Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 3:05PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 305 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rancho Viejo City Hall, or over Rancho Viejo, moving northeast at 10
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.
Locations impacted include...
San Benito, Los Fresnos, Rancho Viejo, Rio Hondo, La Paloma,
Laureles, Olmito, Brownsville, La Encantada Elementary School, and
Palmer Laasko Elementary.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate Highway 69 E between mile markers 9 and 21.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 824 and 832.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Inland Cameron
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov