Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:13PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 8:13pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 911 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Pep to 17 miles south of
Kenna to 12 miles southwest of Caprock. Movement was southeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Blowing dust ahead of the storms could
quickly reduce visibility.0
Locations impacted include... Tatum,
Caprock, Crossroads, and Tatum Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northern Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov