Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 12:59

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