Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 8:56AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 6:56am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 856 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Rio Hondo Elementary School, or near Rio Hondo,
moving northeast at 85 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Harlingen, Weslaco, San Benito, Mercedes, La Feria, Progreso, Santa
Rosa, Rio Hondo, Palm Valley, and Los Indios.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 17 and 37.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 806 and 824.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron; Coastal Willacy; Coastal Cameron
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: