Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 3:31PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 331 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
McDonald, or 10 miles southwest of Tatum, moving east at 35 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
western Texas.
Area Description:
Northern Lea County; Central Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov