Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 5:58PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 558 PM CDT/458 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 11 miles south of Malaga, or 25 miles south of Carlsbad.
This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 southeastern Eddy,
northwestern Reeves and northeastern Culberson 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; Eastern Culberson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov