Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 30 at 6:16PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 616 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Loraine, or 8 miles east of Colorado City, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Loraine.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 219 and 228.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
western Texas.
Area Description:
Mitchell
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov