Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:58PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Camp Mitre Peak, or 11 miles west of Alpine, moving northeast at 5
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...
Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport and Camp Mitre Peak.
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.
Area Description:
Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: