Special Weather Statement
Duval, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces and San Patricio counties, TX · ended Tue 9:30 AM CST
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
At 848 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from near Banquete to near Realitos, or extending from 12 miles west of Robstown to 17 miles southwest of Benavides, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 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... Kingsville, Alice, San Diego, Premont, Benavides, Driscoll, Bishop, Orange Grove, San Patricio, Palito Blanco, Ben Bolt, Alice Acres, San Jose, Rios, Tecalote, Cruz Calle, Alfred and Concepcion.
This includes the following highways... Interstate 37 between mile markers 31 and 33. US Highway 281 between mile markers 660 and 700. US Highway 77 between mile markers 672 and 702.
What to do during a Special Weather Statement
- 1Read the statementIt says what to expect and where.
- 2Keep alerts onA watch or warning may follow if conditions get worse.
Watch vs. Warning
Special Weather Statement questions
Is a Special Weather Statement a warning?
No. It is a notice about weather that is below warning level but still worth knowing about.