Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 6:36AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2025 - 4:36am
Expires:
May 28, 2025 - 5:30am
Description:
At 636 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rudolph, or 15 miles south of Armstrong, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
Locations impacted include...
Port Mansfield Airport, Port Mansfield, Los Angeles Subdivision, San
Perlita, Willamar, Yturria, Lyford Elementary School, Lyford City
Hall, San Perlita High School, and Zapata Ranch.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 39 and 51.
US Highway 77 between mile markers 738 and 762.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for
Deep South Texas.
Area Description:
Inland Kenedy; Inland Willacy; Coastal Kenedy; Coastal Willacy; Coastal Cameron; Kenedy Island; Willacy Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX