Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 23:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 1:17AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 11:17pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Description: 
At 117 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 23 miles southwest of Sheffield to 15 miles west of Terrell County Gas Plant to 15 miles north of Dryden. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Terrell County Gas Plant.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Terrell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX