Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 12:21PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 10:21am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1221 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
La Feria, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Harlingen, Weslaco, San Benito, Mercedes, Raymondville, La Feria, Los
Fresnos, Progreso, Edcouch, and Santa Rosa.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 1 and 47.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 804 and 838.
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:
Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron; Coastal Willacy
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: