Special Weather Statement Texas | Effective 04/03/2026 15:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 5:08PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 3, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires: 
April 3, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 507 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles southeast of Marathon, or 39 miles southeast of Alpine, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 central Brewster County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Central Brewster County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov