Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 12:59PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 1258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Stanton, or 8 miles north of Greenwood, moving southeast at 10 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...
Big Spring, Stanton, Lomax, Courtney, Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle
Airpark, Stanton Municipal Aiport, and Elbow.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 148 and 182.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Martin; Howard; Midland; Glasscock
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: