Severe weather hit Cameron County on Saturday, bringing wind gusts of more than 70 miles per hour that damaged roads and homes along U.S. 281 and in the Green Valley Farms area.

Cameron County Emergency Management is responding to the storm and assessing the full extent of the damage.

Power lines were knocked down and partially blocked the roadways. There are also reports of injuries and several homes sustaining damage in the affected area.

Cameron County Emergency Management is coordinating with local municipalities to identify all affected areas.

AEP is working to remove downed power lines and recommends avoiding FM 510 and FM 803 and FM 510 and Green Valley Farms south to FM 2893.

Residents are urged to avoid the affected area, watch for road closures and stay alert for hazards caused by debris and downed utility lines.

Officials are asking residents to follow guidance from local authorities and Emergency Management officials.

The Cameron County Judge will host a press conference with Cameron County Emergency Management to provide updates to the situation. The press conference is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.