Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 3:36PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 1:36pm
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 336 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Falfurrias Junior High School, or near Falfurrias, moving west at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Falfurrias, Falfurrias Junior High School, Falfurrias Fire Station,
Cantu Addition, and Hidalgo City Park.
This includes US Highway 281 between mile markers 712 and 720.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Brooks
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: