Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 3:06AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 1:06am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 305 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Las Lomas, or near Rio Grande City, moving east at
35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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, Penitas, Sullivan City, La Joya, Los Ebanos,
Garciasville, Mccook, La Grulla, Abram-Perezville, and Cesar Chavez
Middle School.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 818 and 850.
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:
Starr; Southern Hidalgo; Northern Hidalgo
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: