{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.81eacb8cea5948a90fc74493cb73a8b848d3c2c8.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 5:53PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-15","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.81eacb8cea5948a90fc74493cb73a8b848d3c2c8.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Midland/Odessa TX"},"word_count":104,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 5:53PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Gaines\n**Issued by:** NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n**Sent:** 2026-09-15T17:53:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-15T17:53:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-15T18:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 550 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7\nmiles east of Hobbs, moving north at 15 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nThis storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Gaines\nCounty.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building."}