Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 2:48AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 12:48am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 248 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near El Sauz, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Rio Grande City, Roma, Escobares, El Sauz, Viboras, La Rosita, Los
Alvarez, Garceno, Starr County Sheriffs Office, and Roma City Hall.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 798 and 820.
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.
Area Description:
Starr
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: