Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 10:20PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 8:20pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1020 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Chupadera Ranch Airport, or 35 miles south of El
Indio, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Chupadera Ranch Airport.
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.
Area Description:
Webb
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender: