Special Weather Statement for Marfa Plateau; Presidio Valley
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Marfa Plateau, Presidio Valley
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 446 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northeast of Big Bend Ranch State Park, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 446 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northeast of Big Bend Ranch State Park, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Casa Piedra.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 4:46PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Midland/Odessa TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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