Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 11:40PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 9:40pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1140 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Gaines County Airport, or near Seminole, moving
north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Seminole, Gaines County Airport, and Paynes Corner.
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:
Gaines
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov