Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 4:09PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2025 - 2:09pm
Expires:
April 29, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles north of Odessa, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Ector,
southeastern Andrews and southwestern Martin Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
western Texas.
Area Description:
Andrews; Martin; Ector
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX