Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 10:55AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 8:55am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1055 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kenedy County Wind Farms, or 13 miles northeast of Armstrong, moving
northeast at 30 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, Sarita, Kenedy County Wind Farms, Norias, U S 77 Border
Patrol Station, Kenedy County Sheriffs Office, and Armstrong Ranch
Airport.
This includes US Highway 77 between mile markers 712 and 744.
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:
Inland Kenedy; Coastal Kenedy; Kenedy Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: