Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 13 at 6:10PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 13, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
October 13, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 609 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Barstow, or 8 miles north of Pecos, moving north
at 45 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.
Locations impacted include...
Pecos, Mentone, Barstow, Slash Ranch, and Pecos Municipal Airport.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 40 and 47.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Loving; Winkler; Ward; Reeves County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov