Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 12:45am
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 344 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Las Tiendas, or 21 miles west of Encinal, moving
northeast at 20 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...
La Esperanza Ranch Airport.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 670 and 680.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Webb
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov