Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 3:52PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 2:52pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 352 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tatum, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Tatum, Gladiola, and Tatum Airport.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: