Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 5:03PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 503 PM CDT/403 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 13 miles south of Whites City, or 27 miles east of Pine
Springs. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Eddy
and north central Culberson Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Eddy County Plains; Eastern Culberson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX