Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2024 - 1:30pm
Expires:
September 15, 2024 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Rio Hondo Elementary School, or near Rio Hondo.
These storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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, Rio Hondo, Arroyo City, Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, Porfirio, Lozano, Rio Hondo Elementary School, Rio Hondo
High School, Willamar, and Santa Monica.
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; Coastal Willacy
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX