Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 12:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 2:40PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 240 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles south of Plateau, or 24 miles southeast of Van Horn, moving northeast at 15 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Jeff Davis County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Marfa Plateau; Davis Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX