Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 5:40PM MDT until July 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 540 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles south of
Maljamar, or 29 miles northeast of Carlsbad, moving southeast at 10
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of east
central Eddy and southwestern Lea Counties.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Eddy, NM; Lea, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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