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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1249 PM CDT Sun May 5 2024

TXZ218-228-051830-
Dimmit TX-Zavala TX-
1249 PM CDT Sun May 5 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Dimmit
and southeastern Zavala Counties through 130 PM CDT...

At 1249 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Las Colonias, or near Crystal City, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Crystal City, Las Colonias, Loma Vista, Brundage, and Chula
Vista-River Spur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 2870 9986 2880 9978 2877 9951 2856 9966
TIME...MOT...LOC 1749Z 301DEG 10KT 2874 9977

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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