Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 11:54AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 9:54am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1154 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Muniz, or near Edinburg, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Edinburg, Pharr, Harlingen, Weslaco, San Juan, Alamo, Donna,
Mercedes, La Feria, and Elsa.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 35 and 38.
Interstate Highway 69 C between mile markers 1 and 12.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 784 and 788.
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:
Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: