Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/15/2026 13:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 3:53PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires: 
September 15, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 353 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 25 miles northeast of Marathon, or 29 miles south of Fort Stockton, moving southwest 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Pecos and northeastern Brewster Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Pecos
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov