Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 5:45AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 3:45am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 545 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 22 miles south of Garden City, moving northeast at 40
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...
Big Lake, McCamey, Rankin, Reagan County Airport, Best, and Stiles.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Glasscock; Upton; Reagan
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: