Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 1 at 6:55PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 4:55pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 655 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from over Midway to near Ben Bolt, or
extending from 14 miles west of Mathis to 10 miles south of Alice,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Kingsville, Alice, Robstown, Mathis, San Diego, Driscoll, Bishop,
Odem, Orange Grove, Lake City, San Patricio, Midway, Alfred,
Alfred-South La Paloma, Westdale, Tecalote, Banquete and Alice
Acres.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 37 between mile markers 12 and 35. US Highway 281 between
mile markers 646 and 686. US Highway 77 between mile markers 654 and
692.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Live Oak; Duval; Jim Wells; Inland Kleberg; Inland Nueces; Inland San Patricio
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov