Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 5:03PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 503 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
La Feria Public Library, or over La Feria. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Harlingen, La Feria, Palm Valley, La Feria Police Department, La
Feria North, Palm Valley Police Department, Lamar Elementary School,
La Feria High School, Harlingen High School South, and La Feria
Public Library.
This includes Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 26 and 27.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: