Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 8:45pm
Expires:
May 2, 2025 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1044 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Columbia Bridge, or 21 miles west of Laredo,
moving east at 30 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...
Laredo, Texas A&M, Laredo International Airport, Unitec Industrial
Park, Ranchos Penitas West, Columbia Bridge, United South High
School, St Augustine High School South Laredo, Doctors Hospital Of
Laredo, Laredo Country Club, Laredo Community College, Orvil, and
Botines.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 between mile markers 1 and 17.
US Highway 59 between mile markers 818 and 824.
US Highway 83 between mile markers 718 and 722.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
south central Texas.
Area Description:
Webb
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX