Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 11:58PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 9:58pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1158 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Charco to Berclair to
near Skidmore. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Beeville, Sinton, Mathis, Taft, Refugio, George West, Goliad,
Woodsboro, McFaddin, Skidmore, Fannin, Odem, Orange Grove, St. Paul,
Lake City, San Patricio, Bayside, Midway, Quintana, and Tynan.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 37 between mile markers 17 and 69.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 624 and 666.
US Highway 181 between mile markers 572 and 636.
US Highway 183 between mile markers 628 and 668.
US Highway 59 between mile markers 642 and 740.
US Highway 77 between mile markers 580 and 658.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
south central Texas.
Area Description:
Live Oak; Bee; Goliad; Victoria; Duval; Jim Wells; Inland Nueces; Inland San Patricio; Inland Refugio; Coastal San Patricio; Coastal Refugio
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
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