Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/10/2026 16:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 6:37PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 10, 2026 - 4:37pm
Expires: 
April 10, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 637 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22 miles west of Orla, or 32 miles east of Pine Springs, moving south at 25 mph. 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Culberson County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Midland.
Area Description: 
Eastern Culberson County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX