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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 241, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

June 2, 2021Andrews County, Gaines County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 2, 2021, 3:20 PM CDT for Andrews County, Gaines County, Texas. It was in force for 55 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
Jun 2, 2021, 3:20 PM CDT (20:20 UTC)
Expired
Jun 2, 2021, 4:15 PM CDT
In force
55 min
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Andrews County, TX, Gaines County, TX

The radar

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:20 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
Jun 2, 2:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 65 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 2021-06-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1221 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 2021-06-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 58 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1221 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-73 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
848 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
48 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
1.6

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The text

As transmitted.

161 
WUUS54 KMAF 022020
SVRMAF
TXC003-165-022115-
/O.NEW.KMAF.SV.W.0241.210602T2020Z-210602T2115Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
320 PM CDT Wed Jun 2 2021

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central Andrews County in western Texas...
  South central Gaines County in western Texas...

* Until 415 PM CDT.

* At 320 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest
  of Andrews, moving south at 10 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...
  Andrews, Florey, Frankel City and Andrews County Airport. 

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 3252 10286 3261 10258 3231 10234 3218 10253
      3218 10282
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 337DEG 8KT 3240 10265 

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

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2 follow-up statements
342 
WWUS54 KMAF 022033
SVSMAF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
333 PM CDT Wed Jun 2 2021

TXC003-165-022115-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0241.000000T0000Z-210602T2115Z/
Andrews TX-Gaines TX-
333 PM CDT Wed Jun 2 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL ANDREWS AND SOUTH CENTRAL GAINES COUNTIES...

At 333 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Andrews, moving
southeast at 10 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...
Andrews, Florey, Frankel City and Andrews County Airport. 

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 3252 10286 3261 10258 3231 10234 3218 10253
      3218 10282
TIME...MOT...LOC 2033Z 318DEG 8KT 3237 10263 

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

89
189 
WWUS54 KMAF 022047
SVSMAF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
347 PM CDT Wed Jun 2 2021

TXC165-022055-
/O.CAN.KMAF.SV.W.0241.000000T0000Z-210602T2115Z/
Gaines TX-
347 PM CDT Wed Jun 2 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL GAINES 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 900 PM CDT for
western Texas.

LAT...LON 3252 10286 3252 10251 3231 10234 3218 10253
      3218 10282
TIME...MOT...LOC 2045Z 327DEG 14KT 3234 10267 

$$

TXC003-022115-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0241.000000T0000Z-210602T2115Z/
Andrews TX-
347 PM CDT Wed Jun 2 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL ANDREWS COUNTY...

At 345 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of
Andrews, moving southeast at 15 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...
Andrews, Florey, Frankel City and Andrews County Airport. 

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 3252 10286 3252 10251 3231 10234 3218 10253
      3218 10282
TIME...MOT...LOC 2045Z 327DEG 14KT 3234 10267 

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
Jun 1, 7:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFGaines42 min
Jun 1, 7:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFAndrews, Gaines63 min
Jun 1, 7:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFPresidio59 min
Jun 1, 8:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFAndrews63 min
Jun 1, 9:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFAndrews, Ector, Martin, Midland48 min
Jun 2, 1:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFDawson43 min
Jun 2, 2:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFGaines45 min
Jun 2, 2:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFCulberson42 min
Jun 2, 2:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFDawson, Martin60 min
Jun 2, 2:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFAndrews37 min
Jun 2, 2:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFCulberson32 min
Jun 2, 3:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFMitchell46 min
Jun 2, 3:22 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMAFCulberson4 hr
Jun 2, 3:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFAndrews, Dawson, Howard, Martin67 min
Jun 2, 3:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFCulberson47 min
Jun 2, 3:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFCulberson45 min
Jun 2, 3:37 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMAFAndrews, Dawson, Gaines, Martin3 hr
Jun 2, 4:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFCulberson57 min
Jun 2, 4:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFJeff Davis41 min
Jun 2, 4:08 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFMitchell3 hr
Jun 2, 4:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFCulberson, Jeff Davis, Reeves65 min
Jun 2, 4:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFMitchell48 min
Jun 2, 4:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFAndrews, Ector, Winkler46 min
Jun 2, 4:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFMitchell, Scurry21 min
Jun 2, 4:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFAndrews, Ector, Glasscock, Martin, Midland43 min
Jun 2, 4:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFJeff Davis23 min
Jun 2, 4:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFJeff Davis49 min
Jun 2, 4:53 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFCulberson3 hr
Jun 2, 4:55 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFCulberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio3 hr
Jun 2, 4:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFAndrews, Ector, Winkler62 min
Jun 2, 5:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFMidland45 min
Jun 2, 5:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFPresidio45 min
Jun 2, 5:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFReeves45 min
Jun 2, 5:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFBrewster52 min
Jun 2, 5:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFWinkler46 min
Jun 2, 6:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFCrane, Ector, Ward, Winkler43 min
Jun 2, 6:35 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFBrewster, Presidio3 hr
Jun 2, 6:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFWinkler44 min
Jun 2, 6:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFReeves40 min
Jun 2, 6:52 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFAndrews, Ector, Gaines, Winkler3 hr
Jun 2, 6:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFBrewster52 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.