Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 7:46PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 746 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms spanning over much of Lea County, moving north at 15
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...
Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, Tatum, Monument, Humble City, Eunice
Airport, McDonald, Jal Airport, Nadine, Gladiola, Tatum Airport,
Knowles, Bennett, Lea County Regional Airport, Industrial Airpark,
and Oil Center.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Southern Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov