New Mexico, Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/29/2026 16:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 6:23PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 29, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires: 
June 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 623 PM CDT/523 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hobbs, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Hobbs, Nadine, Humble City, Knowles, Lea County Regional Airport, Industrial Airpark, and Higginbotham.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Central Lea County; Gaines
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX