Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 11:33PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 9:33pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1132 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 12 miles south of Chupadera Ranch Airport, or 37 miles
south of Carrizo Springs, moving east at 55 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...
Las Tiendas and La Esperanza Ranch Airport.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 668 and 686.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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