Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 11:02PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 9:02pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1102 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
South Fork Estates, or near Hebbronville, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Hebbronville, Jim Hogg County Airport, Gruy Stadium, Hebbronville
High School, and South Fork Estates.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Jim Hogg
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: