Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 3:49PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 349 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, or 19 miles
southwest of Carlsbad, moving south at 15 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...
Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Whites City.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Eddy County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: