Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 11:42PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 9:42pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1142 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Falcon State Park, or near Lopeno, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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, Zapata Middle School, Siesta Shores, Zapata County Public
Library, Falcon Mesa, and Morales-Sanchez.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 766 and 790.
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.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: