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Gale Warning 5, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

May 1, 2026

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this gale warning at May 1, 2026, 1:53 AM CDT. It took effect at May 1, 2026, 10:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 11 hr. 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 1, 2026, 1:53 AM CDT (06:53 UTC)
In effect from
May 1, 2026, 10:00 PM CDT
Expired
May 2, 2026, 8:57 AM CDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Corpus Christi, TX

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Corpus Christi, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at May 1, 1:23 AM CDT, 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 1, 1:23 AM CDT, 30 minutes before
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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 30, 9:27 PM CDT, 4 hours 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
927 PM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026

TXZ239-010315-
Webb TX-
927 PM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL WEBB COUNTY THROUGH
1015 PM CDT...

At 927 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northwest of Columbia Bridge, or 32 miles northwest of Laredo,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Ranchos Penitas West, Las Tiendas, and Columbia Bridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2796 9956 2764 9960 2764 9963 2763 9964
      2764 9967 2765 9966 2767 9969 2765 9970
      2766 9971 2772 9976 2774 9980 2778 9982
      2776 9984 2779 9985 2780 9988 2784 9988
      2788 9991 2790 9989 2793 9993
TIME...MOT...LOC 0227Z 269DEG 26KT 2781 9991

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

LIZ
Special weather statement, Apr 30, 11:05 PM CDT, 2 hours 48 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1105 PM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026

TXZ239-010430-
Webb TX-
1105 PM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN WEBB COUNTY THROUGH
1130 PM CDT...

At 1104 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles south of Chupadera Ranch Airport, or 35 miles southeast of El
Indio, moving east at 35 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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Webb
County.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2820 9992 2820 9972 2794 9965 2792 9992
      2794 9993 2794 9994 2798 9993 2798 9996
      2800 9999 2807 10002 2809 10005 2810 10005
      2815 10008 2816 10013 2817 10014
TIME...MOT...LOC 0404Z 257DEG 30KT 2803 10007

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

NMP
Special weather statement, Apr 30, 11:29 PM CDT, 2 hours 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1129 PM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026

TXZ239-010515-
Webb TX-
1129 PM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN WEBB COUNTY THROUGH
1215 AM CDT...

At 1129 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Gilson Groves, or 29 miles west of Encinal, moving
east at 35 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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
La Esperanza Ranch Airport.

This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 668 and 676.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2813 10006 2820 9990 2820 9953 2806 9943
      2799 9998
TIME...MOT...LOC 0429Z 250DEG 31KT 2811 9983

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

NMP
Special weather statement, May 1, 12:22 AM CDT, 1 hour 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1222 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

TXZ229-010600-
La Salle TX-
1222 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL LA SALLE COUNTY THROUGH
100 AM CDT...

At 1222 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Cotulla, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Cotulla, Fort Ewell Site, Los Angeles, Artesia Wells, Fowlerton, and
Chaparral Wildlife Management Area.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 45 and 67.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2858 9881 2815 9881 2812 9939 2839 9939
TIME...MOT...LOC 0522Z 242DEG 39KT 2836 9920

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

NMP
Special weather statement, May 1, 1:34 AM CDT, 19 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 30, 9:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPWebb48 min
Apr 30, 11:05 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPDimmit25 min
Apr 30, 11:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPDimmit46 min
May 1, 12:02 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatCRPLa Salle58 min
May 1, 12:22 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPLa Salle38 min
May 1, 12:28 AM CDTWind AdvisoryCRPAransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio32 hr
May 1, 12:47 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPLa Salle, McMullen58 min
May 1, 1:34 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPMcMullen26 min
May 1, 1:53 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCRP20 hr
May 1, 3:04 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPBee, Goliad, Live Oak, McMullen45 min
May 1, 7:20 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPVictoria40 min
May 1, 7:44 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPVictoria31 min
May 1, 8:53 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningCRPVictoria3 days
May 1, 9:03 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningCRPCalhoun, Refugio, Victoria21 days
May 1, 11:53 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPMcMullen37 min
May 1, 12:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPLive Oak44 min
May 1, 1:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPGoliad36 min
May 1, 1:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPBee, Goliad, Live Oak48 min
May 1, 1:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPGoliad, Victoria43 min
May 1, 1:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPCalhoun, Goliad, Refugio, Victoria46 min
May 1, 2:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPCalhoun, Victoria52 min
May 1, 2:30 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningCRP60 min
May 1, 3:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPCalhoun28 min
May 1, 3:08 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningCRP67 min
May 1, 5:53 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningCRP13 min
May 1, 6:03 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningCRP57 min

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Sources

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