Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 5:20AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 3:20am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 520 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Rachal, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Agua Nueva, Encino, Rachal, Puerto Rico, La Reforma, El Coyote Ranch
Airport, San Isidro, San Rafael Ranch Airport, Santa Elena, and
Delmita.
This includes US Highway 281 between mile markers 714 and 752.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Jim Hogg; Brooks; Inland Kenedy; Starr; Northern Hidalgo
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: