Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 8:37PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 6:37pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 835 PM CDT /735 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm near McKittrick Canyon, or 11 miles northeast of Pine
Springs, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT/900
PM MDT/ for southeastern New Mexico...and southwestern Texas.
Area Description:
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Eddy County Plains; Eastern Culberson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX