Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 4:46PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 446 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northeast of Big Bend Ranch State Park, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Casa Piedra.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Marfa Plateau; Presidio Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov