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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 182, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

May 27, 2021Brewster County, Terrell County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 27, 2021, 8:41 PM CDT for Brewster County, Terrell County, Texas. It was in force for 79 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, 8:41 PM CDT (01:41 UTC)
Expired: May 27, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT
In force: 79 min
Issued by: NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 2.5 in
Wind: 70.0 mph

Counties Brewster County, TX, Terrell County, TX

The radar

The Laughlin AFB radar (KDFX), 196 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:45 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.

The watch it was issued in

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

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
May 27, 3:39 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Del Rio, TX (KDRT), launched 00:00Z, 1.7 hours before the alert went out and 142 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 1636 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -231 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 2067 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: -39 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 59 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: -0.3

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

701 
WUUS54 KMAF 280141
SVRMAF
TXC043-443-280300-
/O.NEW.KMAF.SV.W.0182.210528T0141Z-210528T0300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
841 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  East central Brewster County in southwestern Texas...
  Terrell County in southwestern Texas...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.

* At 841 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dryden,
  moving southeast at 20 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...
  Sanderson, Dryden and Terrell County Airport. 

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 2979 10250 2998 10270 3006 10257 3028 10257
      3028 10235 3035 10185 3033 10173 3029 10176
      2978 10176 2978 10181 2981 10182 2979 10182
      2978 10193 2982 10198 2979 10207 2980 10214
      2985 10219 2988 10232 2985 10237 2978 10239
TIME...MOT...LOC 0141Z 295DEG 16KT 3002 10205 

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

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3 follow-up statements

400 
WWUS54 KMAF 280157
SVSMAF

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

TXC043-443-280300-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0182.000000T0000Z-210528T0300Z/
Brewster TX-Terrell TX-
857 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL BREWSTER AND TERRELL COUNTIES...

At 857 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast of
Dryden, moving southeast at 20 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...
Sanderson, Dryden and Terrell County Airport. 

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 2979 10250 2998 10270 3006 10257 3028 10257
      3028 10235 3035 10185 3033 10173 3029 10176
      2978 10176 2978 10181 2981 10182 2979 10182
      2978 10193 2982 10198 2979 10207 2980 10214
      2985 10219 2988 10232 2985 10237 2978 10239
TIME...MOT...LOC 0157Z 295DEG 16KT 2999 10197 

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

88

030 
WWUS54 KMAF 280206
SVSMAF

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

TXC043-443-280300-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0182.000000T0000Z-210528T0300Z/
Brewster TX-Terrell TX-
906 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL BREWSTER AND TERRELL COUNTIES...

At 906 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles west of
Pumpville, or 12 miles southeast of Dryden, moving southeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.

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...
Sanderson, Dryden and Terrell County Airport. 

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 2979 10250 2998 10270 3006 10257 3028 10257
      3028 10235 3035 10185 3033 10173 3029 10176
      2978 10176 2978 10181 2981 10182 2979 10182
      2978 10193 2982 10198 2979 10207 2980 10214
      2985 10219 2988 10232 2985 10237 2978 10239
TIME...MOT...LOC 0206Z 295DEG 16KT 2997 10193 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

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181 
WWUS54 KMAF 280231
SVSMAF

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

TXC043-280240-
/O.CAN.KMAF.SV.W.0182.000000T0000Z-210528T0300Z/
Brewster TX-
931 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BREWSTER 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 3035 10185 3033 10173 3029 10176 2978 10176
      2981 10182 2982 10198 2985 10214 2988 10232
      3028 10246 3028 10235
TIME...MOT...LOC 0230Z 295DEG 16KT 2992 10181 

$$

TXC443-280300-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0182.000000T0000Z-210528T0300Z/
Terrell TX-
931 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN TERRELL COUNTY...

At 930 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Pumpville, or
17 miles northwest of Langtry, moving southeast at 20 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...
Sanderson, Dryden and Terrell County Airport. 

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 3035 10185 3033 10173 3029 10176 2978 10176
      2981 10182 2982 10198 2985 10214 2988 10232
      3028 10246 3028 10235
TIME...MOT...LOC 0230Z 295DEG 16KT 2992 10181 

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

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 27, 7:12 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MAF	Brewster, Pecos, Terrell	93 min
May 27, 7:21 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Glasscock	39 min
May 27, 7:28 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MAF	Glasscock	40 min
May 27, 7:31 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MAF	Glasscock	3 hr
May 28, 1:41 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Brewster	34 min
May 28, 2:14 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Brewster	31 min
May 28, 2:23 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MAF	Brewster	67 min
May 28, 3:15 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Pecos	45 min
May 28, 3:24 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MAF	Pecos	66 min
May 28, 3:29 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Brewster	31 min
May 28, 3:30 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MAF	Brewster	3 hr
May 28, 3:39 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MAF	Pecos	66 min
May 28, 3:57 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Brewster	33 min
May 28, 4:31 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Pecos	44 min
May 28, 4:32 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF		43 min
May 28, 4:38 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MAF	Brewster	67 min
May 28, 4:48 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Ward	42 min
May 28, 4:52 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MAF	Brewster	3 hr
May 28, 4:54 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MAF	Pecos, Reeves	66 min
May 28, 5:38 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Brewster	37 min
May 28, 5:45 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Loving	45 min
May 28, 5:46 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MAF	Crane, Pecos, Reeves, Upton, Ward	59 min
May 28, 6:22 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Ector	23 min
May 28, 6:27 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Loving	48 min
May 28, 6:32 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MAF	Loving, Reeves, Ward, Winkler	58 min
May 28, 6:35 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MAF	Reeves	39 min
May 28, 6:41 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MAF	Crane, Ector, Midland, Upton, Ward, Winkler	64 min
May 28, 6:43 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MAF	Crane, Upton, Ward	2 hr
May 28, 6:56 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Upton	49 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.