Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/09/2026 17:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 7:57PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 9, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires: 
April 9, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 756 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over La Grulla, or near Los Ebanos, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Palmview, Penitas, Sullivan City, La Joya, Los Ebanos, Garciasville, La Grulla, Narciso G. Cavazos Elementary School, Abram-Perezville, and Cesar Chavez Middle School. This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 824 and 850.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Starr; Southern Hidalgo
Forcast Office: 
NWS Brownsville TX