Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 6:33PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 5:33pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 633 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22
miles east of Malaga, or 30 miles east of Carlsbad, moving east at 5
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Eddy
and southwestern Lea Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Eddy County Plains; Southern Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov