Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 7:33AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 5:33am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 732 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fronton, or 9 miles west of Roma, moving east at 35 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...
Rio Grande City, Roma, Escobares, El Sauz, La Rosita, Garciasville,
Los Alvarez, Fort Ringgold County Park, Garceno, and Starr County
Sheriffs Office.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 794 and 826.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Starr
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: