Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 29 at 8:19PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 7:19pm
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 818 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 14 miles north of Caprock to 13 miles southeast
of Maljamar. Movement was northeast at 40 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...
Hobbs, Lovington, Tatum, McDonald, Humble City, Crossroads, Knowles,
Industrial Airpark, Gladiola, Tatum Airport, and Lea County Regional
Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Northern Lea County; Central Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov