Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/11/2026 13:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 11, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires: 
April 11, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 318 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near West Odessa, or 14 miles southwest of Odessa, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Odessa, Goldsmith, West Odessa, Odessa Schlemeyer Field, and Penwell. This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 99 and 111.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Ector; Midland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX