Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 8 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 9:15am
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1115 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles west of Seven Sisters, or 14 miles northwest of Freer, moving
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Seven Sisters.
This includes US Highway 59 near mile marker 758.
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:
La Salle; McMullen; Webb; Duval
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov