Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 1:21AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 11:21pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 121 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near South Fork Estates, or 7 miles west of
Hebbronville, moving southeast at 30 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...
Hebbronville, Las Lomitas, Gruy Stadium, Randado, Thompsonville, Jim
Hogg County Airport, Hebbronville High School, South Fork Estates,
and Hebbronville Border Patrol Station.
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:
Zapata; Jim Hogg; Brooks
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: