Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:25PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:25pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 425 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles southwest of Maljamar, or 23 miles northeast of Carlsbad,
moving northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 northeastern Eddy
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eddy County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov