Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 3:33PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 333 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Downs Elementary School, or near San Benito, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Rio Hondo, Lozano, Rio Hondo Elementary School, Rio Hondo High
School, Rio Hondo City Hall, Rio Hondo Junior High School, Korngay
Private Airport, Villa Del Sol, Arroyo Colorado Estates, and Abbott
Reservoir.
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