Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 4:13PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 413 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lozano, or over Rio Hondo, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
San Benito, Green Valley Farms, Los Fresnos, Rancho Viejo, Rio
Hondo, Laureles, Olmito, Brownsville, La Encantada Elementary
School, Palmer Laasko Elementary, and Olmito Lake.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 9 and 20.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 828 and 830.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 Cameron
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: