Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles northwest of Hobbs to 6 miles north of
Snyder. Movement was southwest at 15 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...
Snyder, Randalls Corner, and Winston Field.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Scurry
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov