Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 3:04AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 1:04am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 1:45am
Description:
At 304 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 8 miles north of La Victoria, or 10 miles northeast of
Garciasville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Narciso G. Cavazos Elementary School, Doffing, La Victoria, Los
Alvarez, Fort Ringgold County Park, Garceno, Palmview High School,
Citrus City, Starr County Sheriffs Office, and Chapa Elementary
School.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 810 and 830.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Starr; Southern Hidalgo; Northern Hidalgo
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX