Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 4:55PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 3:55pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 454 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles south of Malaga, or 24 miles southeast of Carlsbad, moving east
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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 southeastern Eddy,
southwestern Lea, northwestern Reeves and northeastern Culberson
Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eddy County Plains; Southern Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX