Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 2:44AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 12:44am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 244 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Mirando City, or 22 miles northwest of
Hebbronville, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size 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...
Laredo, Rio Bravo, El Cenizo, Ranchitos Las Lomas, Mirando City, St
Augustine High School South Laredo, Laredo Community College, Bruni,
Oilton, United South High School, Aguilares, and Laredo International
Airport.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 near mile marker 1.
US Highway 59 between mile markers 778 and 824.
US Highway 83 between mile markers 718 and 734.
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:
Webb; Duval
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender: