Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 11 at 12:27AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 10:27pm
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1227 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rosita, or 7 miles north of El Indio, moving south at 20 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Eagle Pass, El Indio, Chula Vista, Paloma, Radar Base, Normandy,
Rosita, Fabrica, Las Quintas Fronterizas, Siesta Acres, Eidson Road,
Farias Lake, Elm Creek, and Seco Mines.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
south central Texas. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until 500 AM CDT for south central Texas.
Area Description:
Maverick; Dimmit
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: