Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 25 at 4:30AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 3:30am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 430 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Malaga, or 17 miles southeast of Carlsbad, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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, Loving, Malaga, Otis, and Cavern City Air Terminal.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Eddy County Plains; Southern Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov