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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 173, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

May 27, 2021Brewster County, Jeff Davis County, Pecos County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 27, 2021, 4:41 PM CDT for Brewster County, Jeff Davis County, Pecos County, Texas. It was in force for 64 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 27, 2021, 4:41 PM CDT (21:41 UTC)
Expired
May 27, 2021, 5:45 PM CDT
In force
64 min
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.25 in
Wind
70.0 mph

Counties Brewster County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Pecos County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 182 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 182 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°0°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.

068 
WUUS54 KMAF 272141
SVRMAF
TXC043-243-371-272245-
/O.NEW.KMAF.SV.W.0173.210527T2141Z-210527T2245Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southwestern Pecos County in southwestern Texas...
  North central Brewster County in southwestern Texas...
  East central Jeff Davis County in southwestern Texas...

* Until 545 PM CDT.

* At 440 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 19 miles north of
  Marathon, or 29 miles east of Alpine, moving southeast at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable 
           tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, 
           roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
  Fort Stockton, Marathon, Sierra Madera and Fort Stockton-Pecos
  County Airport.

This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 252 and 262.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3056 10369 3086 10333 3092 10285 3031 10247
      3028 10251 3028 10256 3024 10257 2999 10290
TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 301DEG 38KT 3050 10318 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

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5 follow-up statements
523 
WWUS54 KMAF 272158
SVSMAF

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

TXC243-272207-
/O.CAN.KMAF.SV.W.0173.000000T0000Z-210527T2245Z/
Jeff Davis TX-
458 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL JEFF DAVIS 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
southwestern Texas.

LAT...LON 3048 10354 3082 10327 3092 10285 3031 10247
      3028 10251 3028 10256 3024 10257 2999 10290
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 301DEG 38KT 3040 10300 

$$

TXC043-371-272245-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0173.000000T0000Z-210527T2245Z/
Pecos TX-Brewster TX-
458 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN PECOS AND NORTH CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTIES...

At 457 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 19 miles northeast
of Marathon, or 34 miles south of Fort Stockton, moving southeast at
45 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable 
         tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, 
         roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Stockton and Sierra Madera. 

This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 256 and 262.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3048 10354 3082 10327 3092 10285 3031 10247
      3028 10251 3028 10256 3024 10257 2999 10290
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 301DEG 38KT 3040 10300 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

88
676 
WWUS54 KMAF 272210
SVSMAF

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

TXC043-371-272245-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0173.000000T0000Z-210527T2245Z/
Pecos TX-Brewster TX-
510 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN PECOS AND NORTH CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTIES...

At 509 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 23 miles east of
Marathon, or 30 miles northwest of Sanderson, moving southeast at 45
mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable 
         tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, 
         roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Stockton and Sierra Madera. 

This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 260 and 262.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3041 10344 3081 10309 3092 10285 3031 10247
      3028 10251 3028 10256 3024 10257 2999 10290
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 301DEG 38KT 3033 10287 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

88
761 
WWUS54 KMAF 272211 CCA
SVSMAF

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

TXC043-371-272245-
/O.COR.KMAF.SV.W.0173.000000T0000Z-210527T2245Z/
Pecos TX-Brewster TX-
511 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN PECOS AND NORTH CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTIES...

At 510 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 22 miles east of
Marathon, or 32 miles northwest of Sanderson, moving southeast at 45
mph.

HAZARD...Two inch 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...
Fort Stockton and Sierra Madera. 

This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 260 and 262.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3041 10344 3081 10309 3092 10285 3031 10247
      3028 10251 3028 10256 3024 10257 2999 10290
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 301DEG 38KT 3033 10287 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

88
178 
WWUS54 KMAF 272227
SVSMAF

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

TXC043-371-272245-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0173.000000T0000Z-210527T2245Z/
Pecos TX-Brewster TX-
527 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN PECOS AND NORTH CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTIES...

At 527 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 17 miles west of
Sanderson, moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tennis 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...
Sierra Madera.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3035 10336 3070 10303 3088 10282 3031 10247
      3028 10251 3028 10256 3024 10257 3009 10292
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 301DEG 38KT 3023 10268 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...2.50IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

88
122 
WWUS54 KMAF 272234
SVSMAF

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

TXC043-371-272245-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0173.000000T0000Z-210527T2245Z/
Pecos TX-Brewster TX-
534 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN PECOS AND NORTH CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTIES...

At 533 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles west of
Sanderson, moving southeast at 45 mph.

This is a very dangerous storm.

HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. 
         Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, 
         siding, and vehicles.

Locations impacted include...
Sierra Madera.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3035 10336 3070 10303 3088 10282 3031 10247
      3028 10251 3028 10256 3024 10257 3009 10292
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 301DEG 38KT 3019 10261 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...2.75IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

88

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, 4:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFEctor, Midland56 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.