Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:33PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

**Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:33PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX**

At 530 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Guerra, or 13 miles northwest of Viboras, drifting west at 5 to 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Guerra.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm. Radar estimates 2 inches have fallen since 445 PM and an additional 0.5 to 1 inch may fall, but mainly over open ranchland. Brief high water may cover ranchland and unpaved county roads in this area. Do not drive vehicles through flooded roads.

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Brownsville TX

- **Effective:** Sep 18, 2026 5:33 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 6:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*