New Mexico, Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/15/2026 15:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 5:41PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2026 - 3:41pm
Expires: 
September 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 541 PM CDT/441 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles west of Red Bluff Reservoir, or 29 miles south of Carlsbad, moving north at 20 mph. 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Eddy and northeastern Culberson Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Eddy County Plains; Eastern Culberson County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov