Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 430 PM CDT/330 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 10 miles east of McDonald, or 15 miles northeast of
Lovington, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Lea
and northwestern Gaines Counties.
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; Central Lea County; Gaines
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov