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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 23, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

April 27, 2021Howard County, Mitchell County, Scurry County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 27, 2021, 9:37 PM CDT for Howard County, Mitchell County, Scurry County, Texas. It was in force for 53 min. 2 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
Apr 27, 2021, 9:37 PM CDT (02:37 UTC)
Expired
Apr 27, 2021, 10:30 PM CDT
In force
53 min
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
70.0 mph

Counties Howard County, TX, Mitchell County, TX, Scurry County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 126 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:36 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
Apr 27, 9:52 PM CDTHAIL 1.754 Ne Dunn, TXESTIMATED HAIL BETWEEN QUARTER AND GOLF BALL SIZE.
Apr 27, 10:10 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 80Inadale, TXESTIMATED WINDS OF 80 MPH WITH GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL OBSERVED.

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
Apr 27, 8:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 2.6 hours before the alert went out and 127 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 00:00Z on 2021-04-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 18 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2021-04-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 41 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
18 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-14 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
3768 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

347 
WUUS54 KMAF 280237
SVRMAF
TXC227-335-415-280330-
/O.NEW.KMAF.SV.W.0023.210428T0237Z-210428T0330Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
937 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southern Scurry County in western Texas...
  Northern Mitchell County in western Texas...
  Northeastern Howard County in western Texas...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 937 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Colorado City
  Airport, or 11 miles northwest of Colorado City, moving east at 55
  mph.

  HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter 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...
  Colorado City Airport, Inadale, J B Thomas Reservoir, Dunn,
  Hermleigh, Ira, Cuthbert and Buford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3241 10119 3252 10120 3253 10117 3259 10118
      3275 10066 3244 10066
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 251DEG 49KT 3252 10100 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

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3 follow-up statements
404 
WWUS54 KMAF 280248
SVSMAF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
948 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

TXC227-335-415-280330-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210428T0330Z/
Scurry TX-Mitchell TX-Howard TX-
948 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN SCURRY...NORTHERN MITCHELL AND NORTHEASTERN HOWARD
COUNTIES...

At 948 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles west of
Inadale, or 11 miles southeast of Snyder, moving east at 55 mph.

This is a very dangerous storm.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect 
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. 
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
Colorado City Airport, Inadale, J B Thomas Reservoir, Dunn,
Hermleigh, Ira, Cuthbert and Buford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3241 10119 3252 10120 3253 10117 3259 10118
      3275 10066 3244 10066
TIME...MOT...LOC 0248Z 251DEG 49KT 3257 10083 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...80MPH
 
$$

87
060 
WWUS54 KMAF 280256
SVSMAF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
956 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

TXC227-335-415-280330-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210428T0330Z/
Scurry TX-Mitchell TX-Howard TX-
956 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN SCURRY...NORTHERN MITCHELL AND NORTHEASTERN HOWARD
COUNTIES...

At 956 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Inadale, or 14
miles southeast of Snyder, moving east at 55 mph.

This is a very dangerous storm.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Emergency management.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect 
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. 
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
Colorado City Airport, Inadale, J B Thomas Reservoir, Dunn,
Hermleigh, Ira, Cuthbert and Buford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3241 10119 3252 10120 3253 10117 3259 10118
      3275 10066 3244 10066
TIME...MOT...LOC 0256Z 251DEG 49KT 3261 10070 

HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...80MPH
 
$$

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781 
WWUS54 KMAF 280309
SVSMAF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1009 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

TXC227-280318-
/O.CAN.KMAF.SV.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210428T0330Z/
Howard TX-
1009 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN HOWARD 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 300 AM CDT for
western Texas.

LAT...LON 3243 10088 3265 10098 3275 10066 3244 10066
TIME...MOT...LOC 0308Z 251DEG 49KT 3267 10050 

$$

TXC335-415-280330-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210428T0330Z/
Scurry TX-Mitchell TX-
1009 PM CDT Tue Apr 27 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN SCURRY AND NORTHEASTERN MITCHELL COUNTIES...

At 1008 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest
of Roby, or 14 miles north of Sweetwater, moving east at 45 mph.

This is a very dangerous storm.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and two inch hail.

SOURCE...Doppler Radar Indicated.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect 
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. 
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
Inadale, Dunn, Hermleigh and Buford. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3243 10088 3265 10098 3275 10066 3244 10066
TIME...MOT...LOC 0308Z 251DEG 49KT 3267 10050 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...80MPH
 
$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 7:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFHoward56 min
Apr 27, 7:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFMitchell, Scurry58 min
Apr 27, 7:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFEctor40 min
Apr 27, 7:43 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFMitchell, Scurry3 hr
Apr 27, 7:58 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedMAFScurry47 min
Apr 27, 7:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFMitchell34 min
Apr 27, 8:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFMartin, Midland40 min
Apr 27, 8:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFHoward44 min
Apr 27, 9:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFScurry51 min
Apr 27, 10:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFHoward38 min
Apr 27, 11:05 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFScurry40 min
Apr 27, 11:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFCrane, Midland56 min
Apr 27, 11:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFHoward38 min
Apr 27, 11:40 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFCrane, Glasscock, Midland, Pecos, Upton3 hr
Apr 27, 11:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFBorden, Dawson41 min
Apr 28, 12:08 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFHoward, Mitchell, Scurry3 hr
Apr 28, 12:15 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFHoward, Mitchell, Scurry60 min
Apr 28, 12:36 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFCrane, Midland, Pecos, Reagan, Upton54 min
Apr 28, 1:33 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFGlasscock, Howard, Midland, Mitchell57 min
Apr 28, 3:49 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFReagan41 min
Apr 28, 4:24 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFReagan51 min
Apr 28, 4:27 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFGlasscock, Reagan33 min
Apr 28, 5:00 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFMitchell45 min
Apr 28, 4:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFHoward47 min
Apr 28, 4:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFHoward, Mitchell39 min
Apr 28, 4:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFGlasscock38 min
Apr 28, 4:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFBorden, Dawson51 min
Apr 28, 5:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFGlasscock26 min
Apr 28, 5:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFHoward, Mitchell63 min
Apr 28, 5:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFBorden66 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.