Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 13:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 3:16PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 316 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Escobas, or 12 miles north of Bustamante, moving north 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 north central Zapata County.
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: 
Zapata
Forcast Office: 
NWS Brownsville TX