Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:48PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 648 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles southwest of Marathon, or 27 miles southeast of Alpine. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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...
Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Davis Mountains; Central Brewster County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov