Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 1:08PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 108 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, or 23 miles north
of Pine Springs. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Lincoln National Forest, and Queen.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Eddy County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov