Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:37PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 2:37pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 437 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northeast of McDonald Observatory, or 15 miles north of Fort
Davis, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Buffalo Trail Scout Camp, Black Mountain, and Star Mountain.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov