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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 172, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

May 27, 2021Ector County, Midland County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 27, 2021, 4:19 PM CDT for Ector County, Midland County, Texas. It was in force for 56 min. 4 reports 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 27, 2021, 4:19 PM CDT (21:19 UTC)
Expired
May 27, 2021, 5:15 PM CDT
In force
56 min
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Ector County, TX, Midland County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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 27, 4:30 PM CDTHAIL 15 Ene Odessa, TX
May 27, 4:31 PM CDTHAIL 2.51 S Odessa, TXPOOL BALL SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED.
May 27, 4:35 PM CDTHAIL 1.255 Ene Odessa, TXHAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF HALF DOLLARS COVERING THE GROUND.
May 27, 4:45 PM CDTHAIL 22 Ese Odessa, TXSOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO SHOWING 2 INCH HAIL AT SOUTH DIXIE IN ODESSA.

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

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 27, 3:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 13 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 2021-05-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1927 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 2021-05-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 246 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
1927 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-261 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1145 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
246 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
245 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.3

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The text

As transmitted.

463 
WUUS54 KMAF 272119
SVRMAF
TXC135-329-272215-
/O.NEW.KMAF.SV.W.0172.210527T2119Z-210527T2215Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
419 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  East central Ector County in western Texas...
  West central Midland County in western Texas...

* Until 515 PM CDT.

* At 419 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Odessa,
  moving northeast at 30 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, West
  Odessa, Warfield and Odessa Schlemeyer Field.

This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 116 and 130.
 
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 3175 10230 3188 10244 3207 10228 3184 10207
TIME...MOT...LOC 2119Z 225DEG 25KT 3187 10231 

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

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3 follow-up statements
539 
WWUS54 KMAF 272128
SVSMAF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
428 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

TXC135-329-272215-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0172.000000T0000Z-210527T2215Z/
Ector TX-Midland TX-
428 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL ECTOR AND WEST CENTRAL MIDLAND COUNTIES...

At 427 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Odessa, moving
northeast at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong 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...
Midland, Odessa, Midland International Air and Space Port, West
Odessa, Warfield and Odessa Schlemeyer Field.

This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 116 and 130.
 
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 3175 10230 3188 10244 3207 10228 3184 10207
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 246DEG 4KT 3185 10233 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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850 
WWUS54 KMAF 272147
SVSMAF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
447 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

TXC135-329-272215-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0172.000000T0000Z-210527T2215Z/
Ector TX-Midland TX-
447 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL ECTOR AND WEST CENTRAL MIDLAND COUNTIES...

At 446 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Midland
International Air and Space Port, or 7 miles east of Odessa, moving
east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Public reported from South Dixie and Interstate 20.

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...
Midland, Odessa, Midland International Air and Space Port, West
Odessa, Warfield and Odessa Schlemeyer Field.

This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 116 and 130.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3175 10230 3188 10244 3207 10228 3184 10207
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 266DEG 14KT 3185 10224 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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259 
WWUS54 KMAF 272203
SVSMAF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
503 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

TXC135-272212-
/O.CAN.KMAF.SV.W.0172.000000T0000Z-210527T2215Z/
Ector TX-
503 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL ECTOR 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 1100 PM CDT for
western Texas.

LAT...LON 3176 10228 3186 10228 3199 10221 3184 10207
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 240DEG 19KT 3187 10215 

$$

TXC329-272215-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0172.000000T0000Z-210527T2215Z/
Midland TX-
503 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT
FOR WEST CENTRAL MIDLAND COUNTY...

At 502 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Midland
International Air and Space Port, or 10 miles south of Midland,
moving northeast at 20 mph.

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

SOURCE...Public.

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

Locations impacted include...
Midland International Air and Space Port and Warfield. 

This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 124 and 130.
 
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 3176 10228 3186 10228 3199 10221 3184 10207
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 240DEG 19KT 3187 10215 

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

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 26, 7:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFJeff Davis26 min
May 26, 7:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFBrewster25 min
May 26, 7:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFPecos, Reeves, Ward65 min
May 26, 7:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFJeff Davis32 min
May 26, 7:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFYoakum45 min
May 26, 7:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFBrewster30 min
May 26, 7:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFBrewster50 min
May 26, 8:14 PM CDTTornado WarningMAFPecos, Reeves, Ward20 min
May 26, 8:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFWard32 min
May 26, 10:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFLoving37 min
May 26, 11:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFWinkler32 min
May 27, 3:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFPecos29 min
May 27, 3:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFPecos, Terrell60 min
May 27, 3:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAF25 min
May 27, 4:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAF31 min
May 27, 4:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFMidland46 min
May 27, 4:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFBrewster, Jeff Davis, Pecos64 min
May 27, 4:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFPecos, Terrell38 min
May 27, 5:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFHoward, Martin59 min
May 27, 5:05 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFMidland40 min
May 27, 5:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFPecos24 min
May 27, 5:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFMartin, Midland37 min
May 27, 5:20 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFMartin, Midland115 min
May 27, 5:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFPecos49 min
May 27, 5:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFPecos37 min
May 27, 6:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFBrewster, Pecos, Terrell72 min
May 27, 6:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFGlasscock51 min
May 27, 6:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFGlasscock60 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.