Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 5:08PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 507 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sarita, moving north at 5 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...
Sarita, Kenedy County Wind Farms, and Kenedy County Sheriffs Office.
This includes US Highway 77 between mile markers 710 and 724.
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; Coastal Kenedy
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: