Jim Hogg County
Special Weather Statement until SAT 10:15 AM CDT
Issued May, 23 2026 at 9:36 AM - None expires May, 23 2026 at 10:15 AM - None
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN JIM HOGG AND
NORTHWESTERN BROOKS COUNTIES THROUGH 1015 AM CDT...
At 936 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Hebbronville, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Hebbronville, Las Lomitas, Gruy Stadium, Jim Hogg County Airport,
Hebbronville High School, South Fork Estates, and Hebbronville Border
Patrol Station.
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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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH