Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 531 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles southeast of Valentine, or 20 miles west of Marfa, moving north
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Valentine and Bloys Camp.
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:
Chinati Mountains; Marfa Plateau; Davis Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX