Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 9:13AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 7:13am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
At 913 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Cameron County moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Los Fresnos, Rancho Viejo, Southmost, Olmito, Port Of Brownsville, La
Paloma, Cameron Park, Laureles, Downtown Brownsville, and
Brownsville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 1 and 17.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 826 and 838.
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:
Inland Cameron; Coastal Cameron; Cameron Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: