Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 2:26AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 12:26am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 226 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Botines, or 16 miles southwest of Encinal, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Encinal, Botines, La Esperanza Ranch Airport, and Callaghan.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 between mile markers 18 and 40.
US Highway 83 between mile markers 674 and 698.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
south central Texas.
Area Description:
La Salle; Webb
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender: