Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 6:16PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 616 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
West Odessa, or 11 miles southwest of Odessa, moving northeast at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Odessa and West Odessa.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 104 and 119.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Ector
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov