Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 8:29PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 6:29pm
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 828 PM CDT/728 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm over Jal, moving east 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.
Locations impacted include...
Jal, Jal Airport, and Bennett.
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 western Texas.
Area Description:
Southern Lea County; Andrews; Winkler
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX