Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 4:21AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 2:21am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
At 420 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Jose Borrego Middle School, or over Hargill,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, Harlingen, Weslaco, San Juan, San Benito,
Alamo, Donna, and Mercedes.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 1 and 51.
Interstate Highway 69 C between mile markers 1 and 12.
US Highway 77 between mile markers 738 and 762.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 738 and 764.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 784 and 838.
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:
Brooks; Inland Kenedy; Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron; Coastal Kenedy; Northern Hidalgo; Coastal Willacy; Coastal Cameron; Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: