Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/30/2026 15:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 5:42PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 30, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires: 
May 30, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 542 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 16 miles northeast of Sanderson, moving northeast at 30 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... Terrell County Gas Plant.
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: 
Pecos; Terrell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX