Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 1 at 9:35PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 1, 2024 - 8:35pm
Expires:
November 1, 2024 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 935 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 17 miles southeast of Artesia, moving north at 35 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...
Maljamar, Lea County Zip Franklin Memorial Airport, and Loco Hills.
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:
Eddy County Plains; Northern Lea County; Central Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX