Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 4:24AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 1:24am
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 424 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
La Esperanza Ranch Airport, or 8 miles northwest of Encinal, moving
northeast 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...
Chaparral Wildlife Management Area.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 41 and 54.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
La Salle; Webb
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov