Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 8:20PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 6:20pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 819 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Los Garzas, or near La Rosita, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Rio Grande City, Escobares, La Rosita, Garciasville, Starr County
Memorial Hospital, La Puerta, Ringgold Middle School, Los Alvarez,
Fort Ringgold County Park, and Garceno.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 810 and 830.
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.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: