Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 2:41PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 240 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles northwest of Maljamar, or 33 miles northeast of Artesia, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
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