Special Weather Statement 09/15/2024 12:34 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 2:34PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2024 - 12:34pm
Expires: 
September 15, 2024 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 233 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout near Santa Monica, or near Arroyo City, moving northwest at 5 mph. This storm has weak some broad low-level rotation associated with it. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rio Hondo, San Perlita, Porfirio, Rio Hondo Elementary School, Rio Hondo High School, Willamar, Santa Monica, San Perlita High School, Rio Hondo City Hall, and Rio Hondo Junior High School.
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.
Area Description: 
Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron
Forcast Office: 
NWS Brownsville TX