Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 4:42PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Candelaria, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Candelaria.
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.
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:
Chinati Mountains; Marfa Plateau; Presidio Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov