Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 6:47PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 647 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
El Sauz, moving northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Lopeno, El Sauz, and New Falcon.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 782 and 790.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Zapata; Starr
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: