Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 2 at 3:30AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 2, 2024 - 2:30am
Expires:
November 2, 2024 - 3:30am
Description:
At 330 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles northwest of Caprock, or 31 miles northwest of
Tatum, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Caprock and Crossroads.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX