Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 07:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 9:04AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 7:04am
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 7:45am
Description: 
At 903 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Agua Nueva, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Hebbronville, Agua Nueva, Encino, Rachal, Gruy Stadium, Randado, South Fork Estates, Las Lomitas, El Coyote Ranch Airport, and Jim Hogg County Airport. This includes US Highway 281 between mile markers 726 and 736.
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: 
Jim Hogg; Brooks; Starr
Forcast Office: 
NWS Brownsville TX