Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 6:46AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2025 - 4:46am
Expires:
May 28, 2025 - 5:45am
Description:
At 645 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Doolittle, or near Faysville, moving southeast at 30 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...
Edinburg Regional Medical Center, T. George Gutierrez Jr. Middle
School, Jose Borrego Middle School, P S J A North High School, Adams
Gardens, Weslaco Mid Valley Airport, Harlingen City Reservoir, Palm
Valley, Mckelvey Park, and Hunter Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 23 and 43.
Interstate Highway 69 C between mile markers 2 and 12.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 808 and 820.
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:
Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX