Special Weather Statement Texas | Effective 03/09/2026 17:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 7:17PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 9, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires: 
March 9, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 717 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rankin, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Rankin.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Upton; Reagan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov