Severe Thunderstorm Warning 3, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
740 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

TXC103-461-270130-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180327T0130Z/
Crane TX-Upton TX-
740 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL CRANE AND SOUTHWESTERN UPTON COUNTIES...

At 739 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over near Crane, 
moving north at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Crane and King Mountain. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3118 10234 3129 10242 3149 10228 3145 10202
      3125 10192
TIME...MOT...LOC 0039Z 184DEG 41KT 3139 10231 

HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
813 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

TXC103-270122-
/O.CAN.KMAF.SV.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180327T0130Z/
Crane TX-
813 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CRANE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area.  Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
western Texas.

LAT...LON 3125 10192 3119 10231 3124 10231 3126 10230
      3137 10221 3145 10202
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 254DEG 10KT 3124 10223 

$$

TXC461-270130-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180327T0130Z/
Upton TX-
813 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN UPTON COUNTY...

At 812 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of
McCamey, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
King Mountain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3125 10192 3119 10231 3124 10231 3126 10230
      3137 10221 3145 10202
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 254DEG 10KT 3124 10223 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
625 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018

.DISCUSSION...

&&

.AVIATION...
Most TAF locations should be W/SW wind this evening except for
MAF.  Dryline sitting just west of MAF and not expecting it to
return east so looking for SE wind to continue there. Additional
storm development near MAF possible this evening.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 305 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018/

UPDATE...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

DISCUSSION...
Have updated forecast for new Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect
until 2am. Severe storms will be possible this afternoon and
tonight over the Eastern Permian Basin and Lower Trans Pecos.

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 148 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018/

DISCUSSION...
Upper trough coming in from the west will slowly progress east
the next couple of days.  This trough will develop a closed low over
AZ early tomorrow before crossing the region Wednesday... this will
be a favorable pattern for rain.  After that upper ridge builds in
with warmer and drier conditions.

Have extensive cloud cover over much of the area today that has kept
temperatures down.  Still have good low level moisture over the east
with dewpts into the 60s but a dryline separates it from much drier
air west with dewpts only in the 30s.  Temps closer to normal this
afternoon and Tuesday in the 70s with even cooler conditions
Wednesday. A cold front will move through the area late Tues/early
Wednesday with cooler temperatures the next day.  Highs generally in
the 70s continue through Friday.

SW flow aloft will bring a series of shortwaves across the area...
add in a 300mb jet... decent moisture... a dryline and an
approaching cold front and conditions look good for storms to over
the next few days.  Will have storm chances for the rest of the
afternoon and this evening mainly east along a dryline. Some of
these storms could be strong to severe and a watch is in effect...
however expect a better chance for severe wx east of the CWA. As
far as this area Tuesday night looks like the best chance for rain
along the front... especially for the Permian Basin. Have bumped
up pops a little over the east each period... will highlight
threats in HWO. After Wednesday dry conditions return.

FIRE WEATHER...
Extensive cloud cover today keeping fire weather threat low for
most of the region. However a Fire Danger Statement remains in
effect for the potential for critical RH in Presidio county and
the Big Bend, where less cloud cover and above- normal temps are
anticipated. 20-ft winds in the 10 to 20 mph range.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring                     56  74  47  66 /  60  50  70  30
Carlsbad                       48  73  43  70 /  20  20  20  10
Dryden                         61  81  54  80 /  40  30  40  10
Fort Stockton                  56  77  48  72 /  40  30  30  10
Guadalupe Pass                 45  64  42  62 /  20  10  10  10
Hobbs                          48  70  41  64 /  30  30  40  20
Marfa                          41  74  36  66 /  20  10  10  10
Midland Intl Airport           55  75  46  68 /  50  40  60  20
Odessa                         52  73  45  69 /  50  40  50  20
Wink                           52  77  45  72 /  40  30  40  20

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...None.
TX...None.
&&

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
324 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>063-067>070-074-075-
079>082-258-272030-
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-
324 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018 /224 PM MDT Mon Mar 26 2018/

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast New
Mexico, southwest Texas and western Texas.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and tonight, mainly
over the Western Low Rolling Plains, Permian Basin, and lower Trans
Pecos. Any storms that do develop will be accompanied by frequent
lightning and brief rainfall. Some storms may be severe, mainly
along and east of a Snyder to McCamey line, with large hail and
damaging winds possible. Severe Thunderstorm Watches are in effect
through this evening for the eastern Permian Basin and lower Trans
Pecos.

Near-critical fire weather conditions are expected through this
evening over portions of Presidio County and the Big Bend area.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

Thunderstorms will be possible Tuesday, mainly over the Western Low
Rolling Plains, Permian Basin, and lower Trans Pecos. Any storms
that do develop will be accompanied by frequent lightning and brief
rainfall. A few storms could be strong to severe, mainly over the
Permian Basin and lower Trans Pecos, with large hail and damaging
winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening.

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...
http://weather.gov/midland

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
438 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

TXZ061-062-069-262230-
Midland TX-Ector TX-Upton TX-
438 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN ECTOR...SOUTHWESTERN
MIDLAND AND NORTHWESTERN UPTON COUNTIES UNTIL 530 PM CDT...

At 438 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles northeast of Crane, moving northwest at 5 mph.

Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Ector...southwestern Midland and northwestern Upton Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3165 10188 3150 10230 3155 10232 3165 10232
      3165 10235 3171 10237 3181 10197
TIME...MOT...LOC 2138Z 115DEG 6KT 3161 10220

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
545 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

TXZ063-262315-
Glasscock TX-
545 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN GLASSCOCK COUNTY UNTIL
615 PM CDT...

At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Garden City, moving northeast at 35 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Garden City and Lees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3176 10158 3192 10169 3208 10154 3206 10128
      3190 10130
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 239DEG 31KT 3187 10158

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
554 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

TXZ053-262345-
Mitchell TX-
554 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MITCHELL COUNTY
UNTIL 645 PM CDT...

At 553 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles south of Lake Colorado City State Park, or 15 miles southwest
of Colorado City, moving northeast at 35 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Loraine, Champion Creek Reservoir, Lake Colorado City State Park and
Lake Colorado City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
western Texas.

LAT...LON 3213 10104 3226 10103 3247 10066 3213 10067
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 242DEG 31KT 3220 10097

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
700 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

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

0605 PM     HAIL             7 SSE COLORADO CITY     32.31N 100.81W
03/26/2018  E1.00 INCH       Mitchell           TX   PUBLIC

            LASTED UNTIL 631 PM. LIGHT IMPACT DENTING ON STEEL
            ROOFING, NO BROKEN WINDOWS.

&&

DH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
722 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

TXZ068-069-270100-
Crane TX-Upton TX-
722 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN CRANE AND
SOUTHWESTERN UPTON COUNTIES UNTIL 800 PM CDT...

At 721 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Girvin, or 10 miles northwest of McCamey, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
King Mountain and highway 385 south of Crane.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
western and southwestern Texas.

LAT...LON 3116 10219 3112 10242 3114 10243 3119 10243
      3122 10245 3138 10227
TIME...MOT...LOC 0021Z 230DEG 28KT 3120 10238

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
728 PM CDT MON MAR 26 2018

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

0557 PM     HAIL             GARDEN CITY             31.87N 101.48W
03/26/2018  E1.75 INCH       GLASSCOCK          TX   COUNTY OFFICIAL

            QUARTER TO SOME GOLF BALL SIZE.

&&

DH