Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 11:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 1:26PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 11:26am
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 126 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles northeast of Rankin, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Stiles.
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: 
Upton; Reagan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX