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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1015 PM CDT Sat May 11 2024

TXZ252-120345-
Starr TX-
1015 PM CDT Sat May 11 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL STARR COUNTY THROUGH
1045 PM CDT...

At 1014 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Las Lomas, or near Garciasville, moving northeast at 40 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...
Rio Grande City, Starr County Sheriffs Office, La Puerta, Ringgold
Middle School, Las Lomas, Rio Grande City Fire Department, Santa
Cruz, Fort Ringgold County Park, Rio Grande City Library, and Rio
Grande City--roma.

This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 820 and 828.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 2633 9875 2632 9877 2633 9878 2637 9880
      2637 9882 2636 9884 2636 9886 2667 9860
      2649 9847 2643 9850 2632 9875
TIME...MOT...LOC 0314Z 240DEG 33KT 2640 9875

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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