Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 1:10PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 11:10am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 109 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Port Mansfield Chamber Of Commerce, or near Port Mansfield, moving
north at 35 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...
Port Mansfield, Arroyo City, Port Mansfield Chamber Of Commerce, and
Port Mansfield Airport.
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:
Coastal Willacy; Coastal Cameron; Willacy Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: