Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 3:52AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2025 - 1:52am
Expires:
May 6, 2025 - 2:30am
Description:
At 352 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of Luther to 13 miles west of
Sterling City to 23 miles southeast of Garden City to near Big Lake.
Movement was northeast at 35 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...
Big Spring, Colorado City, Big Lake, Coahoma, Forsan, Sand Springs,
Colorado City Airport, J B Thomas Reservoir, Lake Colorado City,
Reagan County Airport, Lake Colorado City State Park, Champion Creek
Reservoir, Luther, Westbrook, Vincent, Knapp, Cuthbert, Buford, Big
Spring Country Club, and Dunn.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 172 and 220.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Borden; Scurry; Howard; Mitchell; Glasscock; Reagan
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX