Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 2:11PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 211 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Luther, or 15 miles east of Ackerly, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Gail, Luther, J B Thomas Reservoir, Vincent, Vealmoor, and Knapp.
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:
Borden; Scurry; Howard
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: