Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 4:35PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 435 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Balmorhea, or 18 miles south of Toyah, moving northwest at 5 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...
Balmorhea, Balmorhea Lake, Saragosa, Balmorhea State Park, Verhalen,
and Toyahvale.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 between mile markers 196 and 221.
Interstate 20 between mile markers 7 and 11.
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:
Reeves County Plains; Davis Mountains Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: