Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 1:01PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2025 - 11:01am
Expires:
May 8, 2025 - 11:30am
Description:
At 100 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Beach Access Six, or 12 miles east of Arroyo City,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of .
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:
Coastal Cameron; Willacy Island; Cameron Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX