Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 6:15am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 814 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Garciasville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Mission, Palmview, Penitas, Sullivan City, La Joya, Palmhurst,
Garciasville, Los Ebanos, Mccook, and Alton.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 822 and 850.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Starr; Southern Hidalgo; Northern Hidalgo
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: