Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:39PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 439 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Maljamar, or 30 miles east of Artesia, moving north at
5 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...
Lea County Zip Franklin Memorial Airport and Loco Hills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eddy County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov