Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 9:11PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 12, 2026 - 8:11pm
Expires:
October 12, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 910 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Maljamar, or 17 miles southwest of Lovington, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Buckeye and Lovington.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Lea County; Central Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov