Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 10:33PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 8:33pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1032 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Falcon Dam, or 14 miles southwest of Lopeno, moving north at 30 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...
Zapata, Lopeno, New Falcon, Zapata High School, Zapata County Fire
Department, Salineno, Falcon State Park, Zapata Middle School, Siesta
Shores, and Zapata County Public Library.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 766 and 802.
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:
Zapata; Starr
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: