New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/22/2026 13:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 2:12PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 22, 2026 - 1:12pm
Expires: 
September 22, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 212 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Monument, or 11 miles southwest of Hobbs. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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, Monument, Nadine, Humble City, Industrial Airpark, and Lea County Regional Airport.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Central Lea County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov