Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 7:03PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 5:03pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 703 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 15 miles northwest of Hobbs
to near Lake Colorado City State Park. Movement was northeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Snyder, Colorado City, Loraine, Colorado City Airport, Lake Colorado
City, Lake Colorado City State Park, Inadale, Champion Creek
Reservoir, Westbrook, Hermleigh, Winston Field, Cuthbert, Buford,
Dunn, and Ira.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 203 and 228.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Scurry; Mitchell
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: