Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/24/2026 17:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 7:05PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 24, 2026 - 5:05pm
Expires: 
September 24, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 705 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles south of Orla, or 20 miles northwest of Toyah, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 northwestern Reeves County.
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.
Area Description: 
Reeves County Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov