Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/15/2026 17:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 7:33PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2026 - 5:33pm
Expires: 
September 15, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 733 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southwest of Lamesa, moving north 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Andrews, southeastern Gaines, northwestern Martin and southwestern Dawson Counties.
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