Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 29 at 7:24PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 6:24pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 723 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles north of Maljamar, or 27 miles northwest of Lovington, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Caprock.
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:
Northern Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov