Special Weather Statement 10/31/2024 15:29 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 31 at 5:29PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 31, 2024 - 3:29pm
Expires: 
October 31, 2024 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Encino, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Rachal, Encino, and El Coyote Ranch Airport. This includes US Highway 281 between mile markers 724 and 740.
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.
Area Description: 
Brooks
Forcast Office: 
NWS Brownsville TX