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Special Marine Warning 11, NWS Brownsville, TX

May 15, 2021

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this special marine warning at May 15, 2021, 5:20 PM CDT. It was in force for 25 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 15, 2021, 5:20 PM CDT (22:20 UTC)
Expired
May 15, 2021, 5:45 PM CDT
In force
25 min
Issued by
NWS Brownsville, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.0 in
Wind
49.0 mph

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special marine warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Brownsville, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special marine warning went out at May 15, 3:23 PM CDT, 1 hour 57 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 15, 3:23 PM CDT, 1 hour 57 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, May 15, 3:33 PM CDT, 1 hour 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
333 PM CDT Sat May 15 2021

TXZ248>257-351-353-162045-
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-
Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
Coastal Kenedy-Northern Hidalgo-
333 PM CDT Sat May 15 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Deep South
Texas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Isolated to scattered strong thunderstorms will be possible. Small
hail, strong, gusty winds, and mainly nuisance flooding will be
the main threats.

Moderate risk of rip currents.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Isolated to scattered strong thunderstorms will be possible
through Monday. Small hail, strong, gusty winds, and mainly
nuisance flooding will be the main threats.

An elevated risk of rip currents will be possible at the local
beaches through Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

GMZ130-132-135-150-155-170-175-162045-
Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado-
Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port
Mansfield TX-
Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX-
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from 20 to
60 nm-
333 PM CDT Sat May 15 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of The Gulf of
Mexico and The Laguna Madre.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Low end small craft advisory conditions may develop through the
period.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 15, 12:14 PM CDT, 5 hours 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1214 PM CDT Sat May 15 2021

TXZ252-253-353-151800-
Southern Hidalgo TX-Northern Hidalgo TX-Starr TX-
1214 PM CDT Sat May 15 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN HIDALGO AND
SOUTHEASTERN STARR COUNTIES UNTIL 100 PM CDT...

At 1214 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Garciasville to near Madero. Movement was
north at 15 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Edinburg, Mission, Palmview, Penitas, Sullivan City, La Joya,
Palmhurst, Garciasville, North McAllen and Los Ebanos.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms 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.

&&

LAT...LON 2612 9827 2610 9830 2617 9834 2616 9839
      2623 9845 2620 9848 2625 9856 2622 9856
      2626 9859 2624 9867 2627 9872 2629 9871
      2630 9875 2633 9875 2633 9878 2637 9881
      2658 9877 2656 9841 2644 9803 2610 9827
TIME...MOT...LOC 1714Z 201DEG 12KT 2627 9874 2615 9835

Farris
Special weather statement, May 15, 2:01 PM CDT, 3 hours 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
201 PM CDT Sat May 15 2021

TXZ253>257-151930-
Coastal Willacy TX-Inland Willacy TX-Southern Hidalgo TX-
Coastal Cameron TX-Inland Cameron TX-
201 PM CDT Sat May 15 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN HIDALGO...CAMERON
AND WILLACY COUNTIES UNTIL 230 PM CDT...

At 201 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from San Perlita to Combes Community Center to 6
miles south of Relampago. Movement was east at 35 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Harlingen, Weslaco, San Benito, Mercedes, Raymondville, La Feria, Los
Fresnos, Progreso, Edcouch and Santa Rosa.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 2603 9766 2607 9803 2627 9800 2658 9773
      2660 9745 2656 9740 2650 9739 2651 9743
      2647 9742 2645 9746 2645 9741 2641 9745
      2644 9739 2640 9742 2636 9735 2612 9728
      2612 9729 2599 9732 2595 9758
TIME...MOT...LOC 1901Z 250DEG 31KT 2650 9763 2624 9771 2600 9792

Farris
Special weather statement, May 15, 2:29 PM CDT, 2 hours 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
229 PM CDT Sat May 15 2021

TXZ254>257-152015-
Coastal Willacy TX-Inland Willacy TX-Coastal Cameron TX-
Inland Cameron TX-
229 PM CDT Sat May 15 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CAMERON AND SOUTHEASTERN WILLACY
COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM CDT...

At 229 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Willamar to Lozano to Landrum. Movement was
east at 25 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Harlingen, San Benito, Los Fresnos, Rancho Viejo, Rio Hondo, Palm
Valley, Los Indios, Arroyo City, Olmito and Port Of Brownsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 2584 9743 2603 9764 2603 9779 2647 9772
      2643 9739 2639 9741 2644 9736 2627 9728
      2613 9728 2614 9726 2614 9724 2611 9730
      2607 9717 2595 9715 2596 9728
TIME...MOT...LOC 1929Z 282DEG 22KT 2640 9764 2617 9754 2602 9770

Farris
Special weather statement, May 15, 3:15 PM CDT, 2 hours 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
315 PM CDT Sat May 15 2021

TXZ255-257-152045-
Coastal Cameron TX-Inland Cameron TX-
315 PM CDT Sat May 15 2021

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Beach Access Six to near Laguna Heights to
7 miles southwest of Brownsville Fire Department Station Seven.
Movement was east at 25 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Los Fresnos, Rancho Viejo, Rio Hondo, Arroyo City, Southmost, Olmito,
Port Of Brownsville, Cameron Park, Laureles and Downtown Brownsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 2584 9743 2601 9764 2601 9765 2634 9747
      2633 9747 2638 9740 2636 9724 2636 9723
      2635 9731 2634 9723 2635 9733 2627 9734
      2627 9733 2632 9722 2639 9722 2595 9715
      2596 9728
TIME...MOT...LOC 2015Z 286DEG 22KT 2625 9717 2602 9729 2588 9763

Farris
Special weather statement, May 15, 3:22 PM CDT, 1 hour 58 minutes before
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Local storm report, May 15, 3:40 PM CDT, 1 hour 40 minutes before
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The office that day

Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 15, 10:56 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBROHidalgo49 min
May 15, 11:25 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBROHidalgo50 min
May 15, 11:39 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBROHidalgo51 min
May 15, 12:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBROHidalgo, Starr46 min
May 15, 12:22 PM CDTTornado WarningBROHidalgo8 min
May 15, 12:23 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBROHidalgo112 min
May 15, 12:28 PM CDTTornado WarningBROHidalgo17 min
May 15, 12:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBROCameron, Hidalgo49 min
May 15, 12:48 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBROHidalgo, Starr75 min
May 15, 1:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBROCameron, Hidalgo, Willacy28 min
May 15, 1:12 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningBROHidalgo49 min
May 15, 1:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBROCameron, Hidalgo, Willacy28 min
May 15, 1:30 PM CDTTornado WarningBROHidalgo, Willacy15 min
May 15, 1:53 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBROCameron, Hidalgo, Willacy52 min
May 15, 2:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBROCameron, Willacy29 min
May 15, 2:23 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningBRO97 min
May 15, 2:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBROCameron46 min
May 15, 2:37 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBROCameron, Hidalgo, Willacy53 min
May 15, 3:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBROCameron30 min
May 15, 3:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBROCameron38 min
May 15, 3:25 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBROCameron, Willacy65 min

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Sources

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