Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 2:29AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 12:29am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 229 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lagarto to near
Bayside. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Beeville, Sinton, Mathis, Refugio, George West, Woodsboro, Skidmore,
St. Paul, Lake City, Quintana, Lagarto, River Creek Acres, Tynan,
Annarose, Argenta, Papalote, Bonnie View, Mount Lucas, Dinero, and
Blanconia.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 37 between mile markers 30 and 64.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 626 and 652.
US Highway 181 between mile markers 588 and 624.
US Highway 183 between mile markers 658 and 668.
US Highway 59 between mile markers 692 and 732.
US Highway 77 between mile markers 606 and 646.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Live Oak; Bee; Goliad; Jim Wells; Inland San Patricio; Inland Refugio; Coastal Refugio
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender: