Special Weather Statement 04/23/2025 13:50 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 3:50PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 23, 2025 - 1:50pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2025 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 348 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles west of Fort Stockton, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport, Coyanosa, and Firestone Test Track. This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 236 and 252.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Midland. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southwestern Texas.
Area Description: 
Pecos; Reeves County Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX