Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 5:13AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2025 - 3:13am
Expires:
May 7, 2025 - 3:45am
Description:
At 512 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Malaquite Beach, or 20 miles south of Corpus Christi, moving east at
25 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...
Padre Balli Park, Packery Channel, and Malaquite Beach.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for
south central Texas.
Area Description:
Coastal Kleberg; Coastal Nueces; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX