Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 6:01PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 5:01pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 600 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Maljamar, or 22 miles southwest of Lovington,
moving northeast at 25 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...
Lovington, Tatum, McDonald, Humble City, Maljamar, Lea County Zip
Franklin Memorial Airport, Loco Hills, Gladiola, and Tatum Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eddy County Plains; Northern Lea County; Central Lea County; Southern Lea County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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