Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 6:12PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 612 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southwest of Lake Colorado City State Park, or 18 miles
southwest of Colorado City, moving northeast at 35 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.
Locations impacted include...
Colorado City, Loraine, Champion Creek Reservoir, Lake Colorado City
State Park, and Lake Colorado City.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 219 and 228.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Mitchell
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: