Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 531 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Fort Stockton to 33 miles
northeast of Marathon. These storms were nearly stationary.
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...
Fort Stockton, Sierra Madera, and Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport.
This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 248 and 257.
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:
Pecos
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov