Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 12:26AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 10:26pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1225 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 9 miles southeast of El Cenizo, or 17 miles north of
San Ygnacio, moving southeast at 40 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...
Bustamante.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 738 and 746.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Zapata
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: