Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 12:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 2:25PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 225 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Armstrong, moving southeast at 10 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, Norias, and Armstrong Ranch Airport. This includes US Highway 77 between mile markers 732 and 746.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Brownsville TX