Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/30/2026 23:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 1 at 1:58AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 30, 2026 - 11:58pm
Expires: 
October 1, 2026 - 12:45am
Description: 
At 158 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Persimmon Gap, or 26 miles northeast of Panther Junction, moving east at 25 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 central Brewster County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Lower Brewster County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov