Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Duval, Jim Wells, Live Oak, and McMullen Counties
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of South Central Texas until 8:30 PM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail expected.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of South Central Texas. The alert was issued at 7:43 PM CST following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northeastern Duval County
- Southeastern McMullen County
- Northwestern Jim Wells County
- Southwestern Live Oak County
Specific locations impacted include Annarose, Clegg, and Rancho De La Parita. The warning area also includes US Highway 59 between mile markers 732 and 748.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed.
Expected Conditions
At 7:43 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Clegg, or 19 miles southwest of George West, moving east at 15 mph.
- Wind: 60 mph wind gusts are expected. This may result in damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-sized hail is anticipated. Damage to vehicles is expected due to the size of the hail.
- Source: Radar indicated.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 7:43 PM CST on March 7, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 8:30 PM CST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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