Flash Flood Warning 34, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

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WGUS74 KMAF 230042
FFSMAF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
642 PM MDT Fri Jul 22 2022

NMC025-230145-
/O.CON.KMAF.FF.W.0034.000000T0000Z-220723T0145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lea NM-
642 PM MDT Fri Jul 22 2022

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING FOR NORTHEASTERN LEA COUNTY...

At 642 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have 
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Tatum, McDonald and Tatum Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3333 10336 3333 10320 3308 10323 3308 10337

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

Samantha Zuber

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
624 PM CDT Fri Jul 22 2022

...New AVIATION...

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 622 PM CDT Fri Jul 22 2022

Currently have storms over SE NM and over the Davis Mtns. Have a
strong outflow moving through Permian Basin and will be at MAF
soon, could see MVFR vsbys in blowing dust at MAF. Storms possible
near HOB before 02z.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Saturday night)
Issued at 240 PM CDT Fri Jul 22 2022

As we progress through the weekend, the upper ridge currently
positioned across the Four Corners will expand eastward through the
lower Mississippi Valley by 12z Sunday. This will generally result
in near to just above average temperatures with a drying trend.
Forecast soundings show a weakly capped afternoon environment across
the northern Permian Basin though low-mid level moisture is less
prevalent. Widely isolated thunderstorms will be possible here this
afternoon with most of the activity starting north of our shared
border with Lubbock and storm motions will take them towards the
northern Basin. The more certain precipitation chances will be
focused across the Guadalupe/Davis Mountains and surrounding
foothills this afternoon/evening, tapering off by midnight. High
temperatures today will generally be the same as yesterday, though
less cloud cover will make today a few degrees warmer across the
Permian Basin.

As the ridge expands through Saturday, afternoon isolated to
scattered thunderstorms will be limited to the Davis Mountains.
Under this persistent pattern, high temperatures Saturday will be
relatively unchanged from today, reaching the upper 90s for most
with triple digits found in the Pecos/Rio Grande River valleys.

-Munyan

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Sunday through  Thursday)
Issued at 240 PM CDT Fri Jul 22 2022

Not much change to the long-term, as models are pretty persistent
with what's shaping up over the next week or so.  Sunday, the upper
ridge is forecast to be centered over Oklahoma, elongating to the
east and stretching from coast-to-coast across the southern CONUS.
Highs Sunday afternoon will be some of the coolest temperatures this
forecast, averaging only ~ 4F above normal. By midweek or so, a
trough digging out of Canada will bifurcate the ridge, leaving a col
over West Texas and Southeast New Mexico.  This will allow
temperatures over the region to remain cooler they would otherwise.
Highs should peak Tuesday afternoon before the split, yet average
only 5-6F above normal.  These temperatures won't even muster a heat
advisory.  Temperatures will come down a bit Thursday/Friday under
the col. The NBM continues to handle this scenario well, offering
little to no targets of opportunity.  We see little reason to
deviate too far from what it proffers.  Lows remain unremarkable,
steady, and above-normal through the extended, although a little
cooler than what they've been lately.  A 30-40kt LLJ is forecast to
redevelop each night, keeping the PBL sufficiently mixed to yield
uncomfortably warm minimums.

Regarding rain chances, isolated convection will be possible out
west each afternoon/evening Sunday through Wednesday, in upslope
flow and in the vicinity of the semi-permanent surface trough that
lies over far west Texas and central Chihuahua this time of year. As
the col develops midweek, rain chances develop a little farther east
each day.  Also, long-term models are once again hinting at bringing
an inverted trough up the Rio Grand Valley.  By Thursday afternoon,
the NBM even develops convection as far east as Midland. Friday into
the weekend is even more ridiculous, suggesting the entire CWA will
be in play for rain.  We'll believe it when the ground starts
getting wet.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               76  98  75  99 /  10   0   0   0
Carlsbad                 73  98  72  98 /  10  10   0  10
Dryden                   76  98  75  98 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Stockton            74  96  73  97 /   0  10   0   0
Guadalupe Pass           70  90  70  90 /  20  10  10  10
Hobbs                    71  95  69  95 /  10   0   0   0
Marfa                    62  91  62  92 /  20  20  10  10
Midland Intl Airport     75  97  74  97 /  10   0   0   0
Odessa                   76  97  75  97 /  10   0   0   0
Wink                     76  99  75  99 /  10   0   0   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...None.
NM...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...72
LONG TERM....44
AVIATION...72

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1100 AM CDT Fri Jul 22 2022

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
270>282-231600-
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-Loving-Winkler-
Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
1100 AM CDT Fri Jul 22 2022 /1000 AM MDT Fri Jul 22 2022/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New Mexico,
southwest Texas and western Texas.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Thunderstorms are possible through this evening, mainly from the
Guadalupe to the Davis Mountains. Any storms that do develop will be
accompanied by frequent lightning, small hail, gusty winds, and
brief, heavy rainfall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories,
and statements issued by the National Weather Service Office in
Midland, can be found on the internet at...
https://weather.gov/midland

44

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
348 PM CDT Fri Jul 22 2022

TXZ046-047-222130-
Dawson TX-Borden TX-
348 PM CDT Fri Jul 22 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Gaines,
Borden and northern Dawson Counties through 430 PM CDT...

At 347 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gail, moving southwest at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Lamesa, Gail, Welch, Lamesa Municipal Airport, J B Thomas Reservoir,
Los Ybanez, Punkin Center, Arvana, Hancock and Key.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3266 10184 3284 10221 3296 10221 3296 10118
      3256 10118
TIME...MOT...LOC 2047Z 029DEG 17KT 3283 10152

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

24

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
431 PM CDT Fri Jul 22 2022

TXZ046-047-051-052-222215-
Martin TX-Dawson TX-Howard TX-Borden TX-
431 PM CDT Fri Jul 22 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Borden,
northern Martin, northwestern Howard and southern Dawson Counties
through 515 PM CDT...

At 431 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ackerly, moving southwest at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Big Spring, Lamesa, Ackerly, Lenorah, Lamesa Municipal Airport,
Luther, Los Ybanez, Sparenberg, Patricia, Arvana, Tenmile, Knott,
Vealmoor, Key, Klondike and Hancock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3268 10129 3227 10140 3228 10189 3252 10220
      3272 10220 3283 10191
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 029DEG 16KT 3257 10163

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

24

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
451 PM MDT Fri Jul 22 2022

NMZ029-222330-
Northern Lea County NM-
451 PM MDT Fri Jul 22 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Lea
County through 530 PM MDT...

At 450 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tatum, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Tatum, McDonald, Gladiola and Tatum Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3321 10306 3305 10339 3330 10354 3353 10306
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 240DEG 20KT 3326 10329

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
630 PM CDT Fri Jul 22 2022

TXZ272-277-278-230015-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor TX-Davis Mountains Foothills TX-
Davis Mountains TX-
630 PM CDT Fri Jul 22 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Jeff
Davis and southwestern Culberson Counties through 715 PM CDT...

At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Plateau, or 15 miles west of Kent, moving northwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Plateau.

This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 147 and 170.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3106 10476 3128 10458 3104 10429 3091 10437
      3092 10441 3093 10440 3095 10440 3094 10441
      3093 10443
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 124DEG 9KT 3106 10448

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH