New Mexico, Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 12:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 2:53PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 253 PM CDT/153 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of McKittrick Canyon, or 14 miles northeast of Pine Springs, moving northeast at 15 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Eddy and north central Culberson Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Eddy County Plains; Eastern Culberson County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX