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03/11/2026

🚨 🚨 EXTREME SEVERE WEATHER ALERT 🚨 🚨
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SOFTBALL SIZE HAIL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
703 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Western Bandera County in south central Texas... Southeastern Real County in south central Texas...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 701 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Leakey, moving east at 30 mph.

THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR LEAKEY AND ALONG HIGHWAY 83 NORTH
OF GARNER STATE PARK.

HAZARD...Softball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. Near or greater than 3.5 inch hail was reported in Camp Wood.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles.

* Locations impacted include... Medina, Leakey, Vanderpool, Tarpley, Tuff, Rio Frio, Lost Maples State Natural Area, Utopia, and Hill Country State Natural Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south central Texas.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

This storm is producing destructive winds and large damaging hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!

This is a dangerous storm, producing large hail driven by severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south central Texas.

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TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 255DEG 25KT 2968 9981

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

03/10/2026

🚨 SEVERE WEATHER ALERT 🚨

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
531 PM CDT Tue Mar 10 2026

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northern Kinney County in south central Texas... Eastern Val Verde County in south central Texas...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 531 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Amanda, or 12 miles east of Del Rio, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to three inches in diameter.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Alamo Village around 555 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Turkey Mountain, Kickapoo Cavern State Park, and Escondido Estates.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

This is a dangerous storm, capable of producing large hail driven by severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck.

03/08/2026

🟢 THIS ALERT HAS EXPIRED 🟢
🚨🚨 EXTREME SEVERE WEATHER ALERT 🚨🚨
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR STARR COUNTY!

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1208 AM CST Sun Mar 8 2026

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Starr County in Deep South Texas...

* Until 1245 AM CST.

* At 1207 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Las Lomas, or near Garciasville, moving east at 25 mph.

THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR STARR COUNTY!.

HAZARD...Three inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles.

* Locations impacted include... Rio Grande City, Sullivan City, Garciasville, La Grulla, La Puerta, Ringgold Middle School, La Victoria, Fort Ringgold County Park, Starr County Sheriffs Office, and Alto Bonito.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows.

This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should move to shelter inside a strong building, and stay away from windows.

This storm is producing destructive winds and large damaging hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!

This is a dangerous storm, capable of producing large hail driven by severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

03/08/2026

🟢 THIS ALERT HAS EXPIRED 🟢
🚨 🚨 EXTREME SEVERE WEATHER ALERT 🚨 🚨
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR STARR COUNTY!.
4” HAIL CONFIRMED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT

12:01AM UPDATE
1201 AM CST Sun Mar 8 2026
..A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CST FOR SOUTH CENTRAL STARR COUNTY...

At 1200 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Las Lomas, or over Rio Grande City, moving east at 25 mph.

THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR STARR COUNTY!.

HAZARD...Softball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Law enforcement.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles.

Locations impacted include... Rio Grande City, Starr County Memorial Hospital, La Puerta, Ringgold Middle School, Fort Ringgold County Park, Starr County Sheriffs Office, Rio Grande City Municipal Airport, Las Lomas, Rio Grande City Fire Department, and Santa Cruz.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows.

This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.

This storm is producing destructive winds and large damaging hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Brownsville.

This is a dangerous storm, capable of producing large hail driven by severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
================..A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CST FOR SOUTH CENTRAL STARR COUNTY...

At 1145 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Starr County Memorial Hospital, or over Rio Grande City, moving southeast at 30 mph.

THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR STARR COUNTY!.

HAZARD...Softball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles.

Locations impacted include... Rio Grande City, La Rosita, Starr County Memorial Hospital, La Puerta, Ringgold Middle School, Los Alvarez, Fort Ringgold County Park, Garceno, Starr County Sheriffs Office, and Rio Grande City Municipal Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.

This storm is producing destructive winds and large damaging hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Brownsville.

This is a dangerous storm, capable of producing large hail driven by severe winds! SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! If you are caught outdoors, cover your head and neck.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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12/29/2025

🚨 WEATHER ALERT 🚨

A WIND ADVISORY is in effect from 3AM Auntil 6PM Monday, December 29, 2025.

09/23/2025

Today's the day we wave goodbye to summer and say hello to fall! The Autumnal Equinox occurs today at 1:19pm CDT. It won't feel like fall just yet, but a midweek cold front will bring some fall-like feel to Southeast Texas. 🍁🍂

08/14/2025

🚨 SEVERE WEATHER ALERT 🚨

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
342 PM CDT Thu Aug 14 2025
Tropical moisture related to Invest 98L could bring locally heavy rainfall possibly enhanced by organized convection could lead to possible isolated to scattered urban poor drainage flooding to Cameron and Southern Hidalgo counties along the Rio Grande Valley on Friday.
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following areas, Cameron Island, Coastal Cameron, Inland Cameron and Southern Hidalgo.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of roadways as well as other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- While there is a higher than usual degree of uncertainty with the evolution of Invest 98L, there is the potential for
organized convection to impact somewhere across the Lower
Texas Coast. The resultant heavy rainfall could lead to
possible isolated to scattered urban poor drainage flooding
across Cameron and Southern Hidalgo counties on Friday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

08/14/2025

🚨 TROPICAL WEATHER ALERT 🚨

AUG 14, 1:55p - Invest 98L is showing signs of trying to organize in the SW Gulf. NHC has upped odds to 40%. In their discussion, they write: "A tropical depression could form before this system moves inland over northeastern Mexico or southern Texas by late Friday ending its chances for tropical development."

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07/30/2025

07/30/2025

🚨 SEVERE WEATHER ALERT 🚨
🚨 TSUNAMI ADVISORY 🚨 US WEST COAST
6:43PM PT | 3:43PM HST
Tuesday, July 29, 2025

TSUNAMI WATCHES ON THE WEST COAST HAVE BEEN UPGRADED

Tsunami Message Number 3
NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK
627 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...THE TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS MODIFIED TO INCLUDE THE COASTAL AREAS OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON, WASHINGTON AND BRITISH COLUMBIA FROM THE CAL./MEXICO BORDER TO THE BC/ALASKA BORDER...

If you are located in this coastal area, move off the
beach and out of harbors and marinas.

Tsunami advisories mean that a tsunami capable of producing strong currents or waves dangerous to persons in or very near the water is expected or is already occurring.Areas in the advisory should not expect widespread inundation. Tsunamis are a series of waves dangerous many hours after initial arrival time. The first wave may not be the largest.

At 425 PM Pacific Daylight Time on July 29 an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 8.7 occurred 80 miles southeast of Petropavlovsk Kamchatka.

Estimated tsunami start times for selected sites are;

Langara British Columbia 1005 PM.PDT. July 29.
Tofino British Columbia 1130 PM.PDT. July 29.
La Push Washington 1135 PM.PDT. July 29.
Neah Bay Washington 1140 PM.PDT. July 29.
Port Orford Oregon 1140 PM.PDT. July 29.
Long Beach Washington 1145 PM.PDT. July 29.
Charleston Oregon 1145 PM.PDT. July 29.
Brookings Oregon 1150 PM.PDT. July 29.
Fort Bragg California 1150 PM.PDT. July 29.
Moclips Washington 1150 PM.PDT. July 29.
Westport Washington 1155 PM.PDT. July 29.
Seaside Oregon 1155 PM.PDT. July 29.
Newport Oregon 1155 PM.PDT. July 29.
Crescent City California 1155 PM.PDT. July 29.
Monterey California 1215 AM.PDT. July 30.
Port Angeles Washington 1220 AM.PDT. July 30.
Port San Luis California 1235 AM.PDT. July 30.
San Francisco California 1240 AM.PDT. July 30.
Port Townsend Washington 1245 AM.PDT. July 30.
Santa Barbara California 1250 AM.PDT. July 30.
Los Angeles Harbor California 105 AM.PDT. July 30.
Newport Beach California 110 AM.PDT. July 30.
Bellingham Washington 110 AM.PDT. July 30.
Oceanside California 115 AM.PDT. July 30.
La Jolla California 115 AM.PDT. July 30.
Tacoma Washington 200 AM.PDT. July 30.

The tsunami advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
Refer to the internet site tsunami.gov for more information.

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