Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 28 at 9:24PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 28, 2026 - 7:24pm
Expires:
October 28, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 923 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 28
miles north of Plateau, or 31 miles south of Pine Springs, moving
east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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 Culberson
County.
Instruction:
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:
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov