Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 09:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 11:42AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 9:42am
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 10:15am
Description: 
At 1142 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Seminole, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Seminole, Seagraves, Seagraves Airport, Loop, and Gaines County Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Gaines
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX