Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 2:59PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 259 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Raymondville Golf Course, or over Raymondville, moving south at 5
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Raymondville, Lyford, Sebastian, Reber Memorial Library, Raymondville
High School, Raymondville Police Department, Willamar, Lyford
Elementary School, Lyford City Hall, and Lyford High School.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 39 and 51.
US Highway 77 near mile marker 762.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 Willacy
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: