Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/21/2026 13:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 307 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southwest of McCamey, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Bakersfield. This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 291 and 304.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Pecos
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX