Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/09/2026 16:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 6:35PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 9, 2026 - 4:35pm
Expires: 
April 9, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles southwest of Marathon, or 24 miles southeast of Alpine, moving southeast at 15 mph. 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. Locations impacted include... Elephant Mountain and Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Central Brewster County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX