Rip Current Statement issued March 27 at 2:49AM CDT until March 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 12:40PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
At 1240 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Las Lomas, or near Rio Grande City, moving northeast 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. Locations impacted include... La Rosita, Starr County Memorial Hospital, La Puerta, Ringgold Middle School, La Casita, La Victoria, Rio Grande City, Los Alvarez, Rio Grande City--roma, and Fort Ringgold County Park. This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 814 and 832.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 27 at 12:37PM CDT until March 27 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for parts of Hidalgo county until 115 PM CDT.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 27 at 12:34PM CDT until March 27 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
SVRBRO The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Kenedy County in Deep South Texas... Northern Hidalgo County in Deep South Texas... Southeastern Brooks County in Deep South Texas... * Until 115 PM CDT. * At 1233 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles south of Rachal to 7 miles northwest of San Manuel to Mccook, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
Flood Warning issued March 27 at 11:35AM CDT until March 27 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Three to ten inches of rainfall has already fallen over the past 12 hours after repeated instances or waves of showers and thunderstorms from last night into this morning. Latest satellite and radar imagery reveals a break in activity over the Lower RGV with showers and storms continuing elsewhere. Additional rainfall is expected to occur later this afternoon and night across the Lower RGV. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following county, Cameron. * WHEN...Until 230 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone
Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 2:26AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
At 226 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Holly Beach, or 7 miles east of Los Fresnos, moving east 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... Port Isabel City Hall, Holly Beach, Laguna Heights, Port Isabel Lighthouse, Port Isabel Library, Port Isabel High School, Port Isabel Fire And Police Department, Laguna Vista Police Department, Garria Elementary School, and Washington Park.
Special Weather Statement issued March 26 at 11:33PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
At 1133 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Granjero, or 7 miles west of Hidalgo, moving northeast at 10 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... Boeye Reservoir, Austin Middle School, Lake Texano, Mcallen High School, Narciso G. Cavazos Elementary School, South Pharr Elementary School, Buckner Elementary School, Doffing, Las Palmas Community Center, and Enrique Camarena Elementary School. This includes the following highways... US Highway 83 near mile marker 850. US Highway 281 between mile markers 784 and 788.
Special Weather Statement issued March 26 at 12:39PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
At 1239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Red Gate, or near Linn, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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... Linn, Edinburg South Texas International Airport Edinburg South Texas International Airport, Hargill Elementary, San Manuel, Red Gate, and Hargill Reservoir. This includes US Highway 281 between mile markers 748 and 764.
Special Weather Statement issued March 26 at 12:25PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
At 1224 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Agua Nueva, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Puesta Del Sol Airport and Agua Nueva.
Flood Watch issued March 26 at 12:09PM CDT until March 28 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following areas, Brooks, Coastal Kenedy, Inland Kenedy, Jim Hogg, Kenedy Island and Zapata. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Abundant gulf moisture combined with a slow moving storm system will bring the potential for multiple rounds of