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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 120, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

May 19, 2021Andrews County, Ector County, Midland County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 19, 2021, 5:27 PM CDT for Andrews County, Ector County, Midland County, Texas. It was in force for 48 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 19, 2021, 5:27 PM CDT (22:27 UTC)
Expired
May 19, 2021, 6:15 PM CDT
In force
48 min
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.75 in
Wind
70.0 mph

Counties Andrews County, TX, Ector County, TX, Midland County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 8 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 19, 5:35 PM CDTTSTM WND DMGGardendale, TXA GARDEN SHED IN GARDENDALE GOT DESTROYED BY STRONG WINDS FROM A THUNDERSTORM.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 6 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-05-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1241 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Midland Regional, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-05-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 112 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1241 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-34 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
649 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
254 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.0
Supercell composite
9.6

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The text

As transmitted.

038 
WUUS54 KMAF 192227
SVRMAF
TXC003-135-329-192315-
/O.NEW.KMAF.SV.W.0120.210519T2227Z-210519T2315Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
527 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northeastern Ector County in western Texas...
  Southeastern Andrews County in western Texas...
  Northwestern Midland County in western Texas...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 526 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest
  of Midland International Air and Space Port, or 11 miles west of
  Midland, moving southeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
           considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to 
           mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
  Midland, East Odessa, Midland International Air and Space Port, 
  Warfield, and Cotton Flat.

This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 116 and 138.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3209 10239 3213 10228 3195 10199 3184 10211
      3179 10238
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 325DEG 16KT 3207 10228 

HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

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3 follow-up statements
120 
WWUS54 KMAF 192245
SVSMAF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
545 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

TXC003-192254-
/O.CAN.KMAF.SV.W.0120.000000T0000Z-210519T2315Z/
Andrews TX-
545 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

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

LAT...LON 3184 10211 3179 10238 3205 10238 3209 10226
      3209 10221 3195 10199
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 325DEG 16KT 3200 10223 

$$

TXC135-329-192315-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0120.000000T0000Z-210519T2315Z/
Ector TX-Midland TX-
545 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN ECTOR AND NORTHWESTERN MIDLAND COUNTIES...

At 544 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Midland
International Air and Space Port, or 7 miles west of Midland, moving
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Midland, Odessa, Midland International Air and Space Port, Warfield,
Cotton Flat and Odessa Schlemeyer Field.

This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 116 and 138.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3184 10211 3179 10238 3205 10238 3209 10226
      3209 10221 3195 10199
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 325DEG 16KT 3200 10223 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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279 
WWUS54 KMAF 192255
SVSMAF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
555 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

TXC135-329-192315-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0120.000000T0000Z-210519T2315Z/
Ector TX-Midland TX-
555 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN ECTOR AND NORTHWESTERN MIDLAND COUNTIES...

At 555 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Midland
International Air and Space Port, or near Midland, moving southeast
at 20 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...
Midland, Odessa, Midland International Air and Space Port, Warfield,
Cotton Flat and Odessa Schlemeyer Field.

This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 116 and 138.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3184 10211 3179 10238 3205 10238 3207 10228
      3209 10221 3195 10199
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 325DEG 16KT 3196 10220 

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

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605 
WWUS54 KMAF 192307
SVSMAF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
607 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

TXC135-329-192315-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0120.000000T0000Z-210519T2315Z/
Ector TX-Midland TX-
607 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN ECTOR AND WEST CENTRAL MIDLAND COUNTIES...

At 607 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Midland
International Air and Space Port, or 7 miles southwest of Midland,
moving southeast at 20 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...
Odessa, Midland International Air and Space Port, Warfield and Odessa
Schlemeyer Field.

This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 116 and 129.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3184 10211 3179 10238 3202 10238 3200 10226
      3199 10222
TIME...MOT...LOC 2307Z 325DEG 16KT 3191 10216 

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

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 18, 7:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFBorden, Dawson51 min
May 18, 7:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFDawson38 min
May 18, 7:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFBorden, Howard, Scurry51 min
May 18, 8:07 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFBorden, Dawson2 hr
May 18, 8:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFBorden, Howard, Mitchell, Scurry46 min
May 18, 8:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFScurry52 min
May 18, 9:13 PM CDTTornado WarningMAFBorden, Mitchell, Scurry32 min
May 18, 9:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFMitchell, Scurry67 min
May 18, 9:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFUpton42 min
May 18, 9:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFScurry50 min
May 19, 12:20 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFScurry40 min
May 19, 12:35 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFMitchell, Scurry55 min
May 19, 5:37 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFHoward53 min
May 19, 6:07 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFHoward, Mitchell53 min
May 19, 7:12 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFGaines48 min
May 19, 7:19 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFHoward116 min
May 19, 7:50 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFGaines115 min
May 19, 8:02 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFDawson43 min
May 19, 8:19 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFAndrews, Dawson, Gaines, Martin27 min
May 19, 8:32 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFAndrews, Dawson, Martin118 min
May 19, 8:45 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFDawson, Martin60 min
May 19, 9:31 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFBorden119 min
May 19, 9:47 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFHoward58 min
May 19, 9:56 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFHoward, Martin2 hr
May 19, 2:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFBrewster44 min
May 19, 2:51 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFBrewster39 min
May 19, 3:23 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFCrane52 min
May 19, 3:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFPecos, Terrell48 min
May 19, 3:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFCrane, Pecos, Upton39 min
May 19, 3:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFAndrews49 min
May 19, 4:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFEctor48 min
May 19, 4:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFPecos, Terrell46 min
May 19, 4:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFCrane44 min
May 19, 4:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFAndrews42 min
May 19, 4:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFCrane, Ector, Midland, Upton39 min
May 19, 4:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFUpton45 min
May 19, 4:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFAndrews, Ector, Martin, Midland40 min
May 19, 4:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFEctor52 min
May 19, 4:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFPecos, Terrell66 min
May 19, 5:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFCrane, Ector45 min
May 19, 6:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAF45 min
May 19, 6:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFEctor40 min
May 19, 6:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFEctor43 min
May 19, 6:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFReagan49 min
May 19, 6:35 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFReagan40 min
May 19, 6:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFEctor44 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.