Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 4:13PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 412 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
McDonald, or 8 miles southeast of Tatum, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, with patchy blowing dust
reducing visibility.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lovington, Tatum, McDonald, Gladiola, and Tatum Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Lea County; Central Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov