Severe Thunderstorm Warning 174, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
729 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016

.AVIATION...
00Z TAF issuance.

The main aviation concern for the next 24 hours is the line of
thunderstorms moving east across the region this evening. Currently,
CNM and PEQ in the clear as storms have moved east of those
locations. HOB will be clear of lightning shortly however INK, FST
and MAF will be affected through 03Z. Strong and variable winds can
be expected with these storms and heavy rainfall may result in a
short period of low visibility. Otherwise, VFR conditions will
prevail through tonight and Thursday.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 215 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016/

DISCUSSION...

An upper level trough is approaching the Pacific Northwest, and the
south central and southeast conus is under somewhat weak ridging
aloft with an upper low/shortwave moving over the Upper Midwest.
Thunderstorms are possible today across much of the area since low
level moisture has moved westward toward southeast New Mexico and
the higher terrain.  Surface CAPE values are expected to be around
2,000 J/kg and mid-level lapse rates will be around 8 to 9 degrees
C/km according to the NAM12.  The NAM80 also indicates a minor
shortwave moving over the area this afternoon as shown on the 500 mb
omega values.  Due to these conditions, severe thunderstorms will be
possible across the area this afternoon and evening.  SPC has much
of the CWA in a marginal outlook for today. Zero to six km bulk
shear may only get up to 30 kts so this will limit severe
thunderstorm potential.  Temperatures this afternoon are again
expected to be hot but may be a degree or two cooler than
yesterday due to an increase in moisture.

The upper ridge will continue to build over the central conus on
Thursday as the shortwave previously over the Upper Midwest moves
southeastward.  This strengthening of the ridge will limit
thunderstorm development to the Davis Mountains and higher terrain
for Thursday afternoon.  The ridge will be slightly stronger over
the area on Friday allowing for temperatures to warm up even more
and further decrease precipitation chances.  Conditions on Saturday
will be very similar to those on Friday with temperatures in the
triple digits most places and no rain expected.  The upper ridge
will begin to get somewhat flattened on Sunday resulting in slightly
cooler temperatures.  Temperatures are expected to cool into the mid
90s across the Permian Basin Monday through Wednesday of next week
with no precipitation expected.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring                     74  99  74 102 /  20  10   0  10
Carlsbad                       68 103  67 105 /  20  10  10   0
Dryden                         76  99  75 101 /  20  10  10  10
Fort Stockton                  73 101  73 103 /  40  10  10  10
Guadalupe Pass                 69  96  71  98 /  20  10   0   0
Hobbs                          69  99  69 102 /  30  10  10   0
Marfa                          63  93  62  96 /  50  20  20   0
Midland Intl Airport           74 101  74 103 /  30  10  10  10
Odessa                         74 100  75 103 /  40  10  10  10
Wink                           74 103  74 107 /  40  10  10   0

&&

.MAF Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NM...None.
TX...None.
&&

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
140 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>063-067>070-074-075-
079>082-258-161845-
GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF EDDY COUNTY-EDDY COUNTY PLAINS-
NORTHERN LEA COUNTY-CENTRAL LEA COUNTY-SOUTHERN LEA COUNTY-GAINES-
DAWSON-BORDEN-SCURRY-ANDREWS-MARTIN-HOWARD-MITCHELL-
VAN HORN AND HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR-REEVES COUNTY AND UPPER TRANS PECOS-
LOVING-WINKLER-ECTOR-MIDLAND-GLASSCOCK-WARD-CRANE-UPTON-REAGAN-
DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS AREA-PECOS-PRESIDIO VALLEY-MARFA PLATEAU-
BIG BEND AREA-TERRELL-GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS-
140 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016 /1240 PM MDT WED JUN 15 2016/

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST NEW
MEXICO...SOUTHWEST TEXAS AND WESTERN TEXAS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT. THE STRONGER STORMS
COULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY GUSTY WINDS...HAIL...LOCALLY HEAVY
RAINFALL AND FREQUENT LIGHTNING. A FEW STORMS COULD BECOME SEVERE
WITH LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS WITH FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

VERY HOT TEMPERATURES WILL CONTINUE INTO THE WEEKEND. TAKE
FREQUENT BREAKS AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER IF PLANNING TO BE
OUTSIDE.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT ANTICIPATED.

THIS PRODUCT...ALONG WITH OTHER WATCHES...WARNINGS...ADVISORIES...
AND STATEMENTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE IN
MIDLAND CAN BE FOUND ON THE INTERNET AT /LOWER CASE/
HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
754 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016

TXZ062-063-160145-
GLASSCOCK TX-MIDLAND TX-
754 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR MIDLAND AND WEST CENTRAL
GLASSCOCK COUNTIES UNTIL 845 PM CDT...

AT 753 PM CDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING AN OUTFLOW BOUNDARY FROM
THUNDERSTORMS WEST OF MIDLAND.

WIND GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THIS OUTFLOW
BOUNDARY.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
MIDLAND...SPRABERRY...WARFIELD...COTTON FLAT...GREENWOOD...MIDLAND
AIRPARK...MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIR AND SPACE PORT AND SKYWEST
AIRPORT.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 20 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 128 AND 148.

LAT...LON 3208 10177 3168 10177 3170 10220 3191 10217
      3192 10224 3208 10225
TIME...MOT...LOC 0053Z 281DEG 24KT 3199 10204

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
758 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016

TXZ051-160145-
MARTIN TX-
758 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR MARTIN COUNTY UNTIL 845 PM CDT...

AT 757 PM CDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING AN OUFLOW BOUNDARY MOVING
EAST ACROSS CENTRAL MARTIN COUNTY. THIS OUTFLOW IS FROM STORMS IN
THE WEST PARTS OF MARTIN COUNTY.

WIND GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
STANTON...BROWN...THREE LEAGUES...LENORAH...COURTNEY...TARZAN...FLOWER
GROVE...STANTON MUNICIPAL AIPORT AND GRADY.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 20 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 152 AND 162.

LAT...LON 3210 10219 3251 10220 3251 10170 3210 10171
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 280DEG 24KT 3225 10202

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
812 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0755 PM     HAIL             3 SE GRANDFALLS         31.31N 102.82W
06/15/2016  E1.00 INCH       WARD               TX   PUBLIC

&&

CMR

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
822 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016

TXZ069-160145-
UPTON TX-
822 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL UPTON COUNTY UNTIL 845 PM
CDT...

AT 820 PM CDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING AN OUTFLOW BOUNDARY MOVING
ACROSS UPTON COUNTY. THIS OUTFLOW IS FROM STORMS ACROSS WESTERN PORTIONS
OF THE COUNTY.

WIND GUSTS OF 50 TO 55 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
MCCAMEY...RANKIN AND UPTON COUNTY AIRPORT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER...CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
OFFICE IN MIDLAND .

&&

LAT...LON 3140 10213 3163 10179 3113 10180 3111 10228
TIME...MOT...LOC 0120Z 324DEG 20KT 3157 10226

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
830 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016

TXZ052-160200-
HOWARD TX-
830 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR HOWARD COUNTY UNTIL 900 PM CDT...

AT 828 PM CDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING AN OUTFLOW BOUNDARY FROM
THUNDERSTORMS TO THE WEST IN MARTIN COUNTY.

WIND GUSTS OF 50 TO 55 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THIS OUTLFLOW BOUNDARY.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
BIG SPRING...COAHOMA...KNOTT...SOUTH HAVEN...SAND SPRINGS...MIDWAY...BIG
SPRING COUNTRY CLUB...VINCENT...FAIRVIEW...LUTHER...ELBOW AND BIG SPRING
MCMAHON-WRINKLE AIRPARK.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 20 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 164 AND 195.

LAT...LON 3250 10167 3251 10119 3230 10120 3213 10121
      3211 10148 3214 10169
TIME...MOT...LOC 0128Z 314DEG 40KT 3233 10160

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
845 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016

TXZ062-160230-
MIDLAND TX-
845 PM CDT WED JUN 15 2016

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR MIDLAND COUNTY UNTIL 930 PM
CDT...

AT 844 PM CDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A CLUSTER OF STRONG
THUNDERSTORMS OVER COTTON FLAT...OR NEAR MIDLAND...MOVING EAST AT 20
MPH.

HALF INCH HAIL...HEAVY RAIN...AND WIND GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH WILL BE
POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
MIDLAND...SPRABERRY...WARFIELD...COTTON FLAT...GREENWOOD...MIDLAND
AIRPARK...MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIR AND SPACE PORT AND SKYWEST
AIRPORT.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 20 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 127 AND 146.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

HEAVY RAINFALL IS ALSO OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM...AND MAY LEAD TO
FLASH FLOODING. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS.

&&

LAT...LON 3169 10224 3205 10222 3207 10179 3169 10180
TIME...MOT...LOC 0144Z 266DEG 19KT 3194 10202

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