Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Duval and Webb Counties, Texas

Source: NOAA · South Central Texas

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NWS Corpus Christi TX has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for west central Duval County and east central Webb County until 12:30 AM CDT May 27.

What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by NOAA on June 10, 2026 and geographically references South Central Texas. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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Alert Details

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Corpus Christi TX. Effective from 2026-05-26T23:44:00-05:00 until 2026-05-27T00:30:00-05:00. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Observed. Urgency: Immediate.

Affected Areas

West central Duval County in south central Texas and east central Webb County in south central Texas. This includes US Highway 59 between mile markers 778 and 800. The storm was located 18 miles north of Oilton or 21 miles southwest of Freer at issuance.

What You Should Do

Remain alert for a possible tornado. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Move indoors immediately due to large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning.

Expected Conditions

70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail (1.50 inches). Storm moving east at 15 mph. Radar indicated.

Timeline

Alert effective 2026-05-26T23:44:00-05:00 and expires 2026-05-27T00:30:00-05:00.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NWS weather alert.

What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Corpus Christi TX has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for west central Duval County and east central Webb County until 12:30 AM CDT May 27.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects South Central Texas. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Weather Alerts updates?
Browse the full Weather Alerts feed on Areazine at areazine.com/weather/ for the latest updates from NOAA and other agencies.