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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
811 PM CDT Sat May 9 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for 05/09/2026 for Microburst Event from
Harlingen to Laureles,TX...

.Overview...During the morning of May 9, 2026, a microburst 
descended from a severe thunderstorm and caused isolated to 
scattered structural damage to roofs, traffic lights, fences, 
homes, trailers, and power poles as well as trees in north-
central Cameron County, Texas. There were 3 injuries that we 
know of. All injuries were minor and were residence of mobile 
homes. 

.Severe Thunderstorm Microburst Winds...

Peak Wind /Estimated/:  65-80 mph
Path Length:            12.9 miles
Path Width:             1 mile
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               3

Start Date:             May 9, 2026
Start Time:             1007 AM CDT
Start Location:         Harlingen, TX
Start Lat/Lon:          26.16/-97.68

End Date:               May 9, 2026
End Time:               1032 AM CDT
End Location:           Laureles, TX
End Lat/Lon:            26.11/-97.48

Summary:  Just after 1000 AM CDT May 9, 2026, a strong microburst 
descended from a squall line causing damage along a northwest to 
southeast oriented line starting from Harlingen, TX continuing through 
Laureles, TX, causing damage to traffic lights, several homes, powerlines, 
poles, fences, crops, and trees. Overall, at least a dozen homes had 
various degrees of damage. The worst damage was to a poorly constructed 
single wide type structure. At least 5 RVs/mobile homes (with wheels; 
unanchored) were damaged. Hundreds of medium to large tree limbs were blown 
down. Several signs including billboards were blown down. Power poles and 
lines were blown down in a unilateral direction. At least a dozen wooden poles 
snapped on or near San Jose Road. Additionally, at least 45,000 customers were 
without power at peak or just after the storms crossed the IH-2 corridor and 
through central Cameron County. This may include Bayview and South Padre Island. 
We acknowledge Tom Hushen - Cameron County Emergency Manager Coordinator, and 
Eddie Guerra - Cameron County Emergency Management and Fire Service for their 
help during the survey.  

The storm survey information will also be available on our website at 
http://www.weather.gov/bro, and via our social media channels (@NWSBrownsville). 

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending 
final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data.

Evbuoma/Marcelloni/Chai/Goldsmith

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