New Mexico, Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/30/2026 20:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 10:22PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 30, 2026 - 8:22pm
Expires: 
June 30, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 1022 PM CDT/922 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lovington, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hobbs, Lovington, Humble City, Knowles, Lea County Regional Airport, Industrial Airpark, and Higginbotham.
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: 
Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Gaines
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX