Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 159 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 8 miles southwest of Laredo Community College, or 12
miles southwest of Laredo, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Laredo, Rio Bravo, El Cenizo, Texas A&M, Laredo International
Airport, Botines, Unitec Industrial Park, Ranchos Penitas West,
United South High School, St Augustine High School South Laredo,
Doctors Hospital Of Laredo, Laredo Country Club, Laredo Community
College, Orvil, and Ranchitos Las Lomas.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 between mile markers 1 and 27.
US Highway 59 between mile markers 814 and 824.
US Highway 83 between mile markers 690 and 734.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Webb
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender: