Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 10:11AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 8:11am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
At 1011 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Armstrong, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Armstrong, Encino, Sarita, Rachal, Kenedy County Wind Farms, Norias,
El Coyote Ranch Airport, Airport Road Addition, U S 77 Border Patrol
Station, and Kenedy County Sheriffs Office.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 77 between mile markers 712 and 746.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 716 and 742.
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; Northern Hidalgo; Kenedy Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: