Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 7:38PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 6:38pm
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 737 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms from
near Carlsbad to near Lakewood, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Carlsbad, Brantley Lake State Park, Avalon, Carlsbad North, Lake
Avalon, Otis, Cavern City Air Terminal, Living Desert State Park, and
Lakewood.
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:
Eddy County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov