Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 2 at 4:18AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 2, 2024 - 3:18am
Expires:
November 2, 2024 - 4:15am
Description:
At 418 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Hope, moving northeast at 20 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...
Artesia, Hope, Atoka, Dayton, and Artesia Municipal 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.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX