Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/19/2026 19:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 9:07PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 19, 2026 - 7:07pm
Expires: 
June 19, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 907 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles northeast of San Ygnacio, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Zapata County.
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.
Area Description: 
Zapata
Forcast Office: 
NWS Brownsville TX