Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 6:44AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 4:44am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 644 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Monte Alto, or near La Villa, moving south at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Harlingen, Weslaco, Mercedes, Raymondville, La Feria, Elsa, Edcouch,
Santa Rosa, Lyford, and La Villa.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 26 and 51.
US Highway 77 between mile markers 758 and 762.
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:
Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron; Northern Hidalgo
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: