Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 1:43AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 11:43pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 142 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 11 miles west of Lake Colorado City State Park, or 15
miles west of Colorado City, moving northeast at 40 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...
Snyder, Colorado City, Coahoma, Loraine, Sand Springs, Colorado City
Airport, J B Thomas Reservoir, Lake Colorado City, Lake Colorado City
State Park, Inadale, Champion Creek Reservoir, Westbrook, Vincent,
Hermleigh, Winston Field, Cuthbert, Buford, Dunn, and Ira.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 184 and 228.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Borden; Scurry; Howard; Mitchell
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: