Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 7:15AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 5:15am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 715 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
La Feria Public Library, or near La Feria, moving south at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Harlingen, San Benito, Mercedes, La Feria, Progreso, Los Indios,
Santa Maria, La Paloma, Rangerville, and Brownsville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 18 and 26.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 804 and 832.
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:
Southern Hidalgo; Inland Cameron
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: