Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 4:38AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2025 - 2:38am
Expires:
April 30, 2025 - 3:00am
Description:
At 438 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Welch, or 11 miles north of Lamesa, moving northeast at
45 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...
Lamesa, Punkin Center, and Arvana.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
western Texas.
Area Description:
Dawson
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX