Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 8:22AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 6:22am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 822 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Morales-Sanchez, or 8 miles east of Zapata, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Lopeno, Bustamante, Escobas, Randado, and Morales-Sanchez.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 772 and 784.
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:
Zapata; Jim Hogg
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: