Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/15/2026 16:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 6:08PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires: 
September 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles west of Lamesa, moving north 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... McKenzie Lake.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Gaines; Dawson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov