Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 7:05PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 705 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Maljamar, or 30 miles west of Lovington, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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.
Locations impacted include...
Maljamar, Lea County Zip Franklin Memorial Airport, and Loco Hills.
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; Central Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov