Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 12:20AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 10:20pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1220 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles north of Ranchitos Las Lomas, or 17 miles southeast of Encinal,
moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Encinal.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 31 and 40.
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:
La Salle; Webb
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender: