Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:52PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 8:52pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 951 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 18 miles southwest of Caprock to 13 miles
northwest of McDonald to near Tatum. Movement was south at 10 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.
Locations impacted include...
Tatum, McDonald, Gladiola, and Tatum Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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; Central Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov