Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 3:58PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 358 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rio Hondo High School, or over Rio Hondo, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Harlingen, San Benito, Rio Hondo, Palm Valley, Arroyo City, Primera,
Combes, Doctor Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School, Harlingen Arts
And Heritage Museum, and Harlingen High School.
This includes Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 18 and 34.
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 Cameron; Coastal Cameron
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: