Severe Thunderstorm Warning 167, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
626 PM CDT Mon Aug 29 2022

...New AVIATION...

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Tuesday night)
Issued at 218 PM CDT Mon Aug 29 2022

Current radar shows scattered showers and thunderstorms developing
in the Davis Mountains and other higher elevations west of the Pecos
River. This convection is driven by abundant low level moisture and
afternoon heating. More activity is expected to develop later this
evening in eastern New Mexico and the South Plains and push south
into the Permian Basin and Big Bend tonight into tomorrow. The
storms tonight will be caused by the combination of a developing
upper low pressure system combined with the arrival of a cold front
greatly destabilizing the atmosphere. A large portion of the area
should see rainfall amounts of up to one half inch with isolated
locations of one to three inches possible. Twelve months of near
record drought is hard to overcome so the ground can still take some
rainfall, however recent rains have been impressive so the threat
for flash flooding exists and a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect.
Cannot rule out a few storms becoming marginally severe with
strong winds being a threat though the biggest concern should be
on flooding.

Cooler air moves in behind the cold front tomorrow and will be felt
with highs struggling to reach the lower 80s. The cooler air should
stabilize the lower levels of the atmosphere and reduce the
convection some, though with the upper level low still lingering
over the area there will still be enough instability to maintain the
rain and flood threat. Tuesday night the rain intensity will
diminish over the Permian Basin and the heavy rain focus will shift
to Davis Mountains and Big Bend where northeasterly flow behind the
cold front will favor orographic lift.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday through  Sunday)
Issued at 218 PM CDT Mon Aug 29 2022

Wednesday will continue the chance for heavy rainfall and
localized flooding, although the rain chances will slowly fade
from northeast to southwest during the afternoon and evening as
the inverted trough axis pulls west-southwestward. The area of
interest for long duration rainfall will lie over SW TX with
precip maxima depicted over the high terrain across the Davis
Mtns to the NW up to the Guadalupe's. The key component will be
the prolonged ENE flow providing an upslope component to the
aforementioned area. This is where the risk of another 0.5-1" of
rainfall will be prominent for Wednesday with the rest of the
region seeing numerous showers/storms pressing westward in the
flow. Additional 0.1-0.5" of precipitation is possible in any area
impacted by multiple convective cells. Highs for Wednesday will
remain below normal thanks to prolonged cloud cover. Temps in the
70s and 80s will encompass the entire region.

Thursday and beyond maintains a non-zero chance for convection,
but the main event will be over as the inverted trough axis pivots
out to Chihuahua. A budding ridge across the Great Basin will
develop by the end of the week placing the entire region under the
southeast flank of the ridge axis. Southeast low-level flow will
keep the area under above-normal boundary layer saturation, which
should provide enough instability in the PM for some diurnally
driven shower/storm development. This is more climatological
comparatively, so the impacts will be what we normally expect
this time of year. Highs will rebound back to the mid-upper 80s,
but the long range is void of any truly hot weather. Lows will be
cool through the extended as well with temps in the 60s for many.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 610 PM CDT Mon Aug 29 2022

Scattered TSRA currently across southeast New Mexico will likely
bring impacts to HOB for the next few hours, though decreasing
confidence in any storms making it to CNM. Have added TEMPO to INK
and MAF as short term trends suggest the current convective
complex to the north and west will move through later this
evening. Convection will aid in the southward progression of a
cold front, which will bring a northerly wind shift from north to
south late overnight. MVFR CIGs still apppear possible behind the
front, with highest confience at MAF, though are possible at
HOB/INK as well. Otherwise, VFR conditions will prevail.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               69  85  69  85 /  70  80  60  60
Carlsbad                 66  83  66  80 /  70  80  70  70
Dryden                   72  85  70  83 /  40  80  70  80
Fort Stockton            67  80  67  80 /  60  80  70  80
Guadalupe Pass           61  74  61  72 /  40  70  60  70
Hobbs                    65  82  66  81 /  80  80  60  60
Marfa                    61  77  61  75 /  60  80  70  80
Midland Intl Airport     68  83  69  82 /  70  80  70  70
Odessa                   69  82  69  82 /  70  80  70  70
Wink                     68  83  68  82 /  70  80  70  70

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Flood Watch through Tuesday evening for Andrews-Borden-Central
     Brewster County-Chinati Mountains-Chisos Basin-Crane-Davis
     Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Dawson-Eastern
     Culberson County-Ector-Gaines-Glasscock-Guadalupe Mountains
     Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-Howard-
     Loving-Lower Brewster County-Marfa Plateau-Martin-Midland-
     Mitchell-Pecos-Presidio Valley-Reagan-Reeves County Plains-
     Scurry-Terrell-Upton-Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Ward-
     Winkler.

NM...Flood Watch through Tuesday evening for Central Lea County-Eddy
     County Plains-Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Northern
     Lea County-Southern Lea County.

&&

SHORT TERM...10
LONG TERM....87
AVIATION...16

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
145 PM CDT Mon Aug 29 2022

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
270>282-301845-
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-
145 PM CDT Mon Aug 29 2022 /1245 PM MDT Mon Aug 29 2022/

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening, across much of
the region. Any storms that do develop will be accompanied by
frequent lightning, small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall. A
Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the entire area.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible Tuesday through
Friday. Widespread rainfall will occur on Tuesday with a heightened
chance of flash flooding due to persistent rainfall. A Flash Flood
Watch is in effect through Tuesday for the entire area until Tuesday
evening.

.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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
247 PM MDT Mon Aug 29 2022

NMZ029-033-034-292130-
Southern Lea County NM-Northern Lea County NM-Central Lea County NM-
247 PM MDT Mon Aug 29 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Lea County
through 330 PM MDT...

At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles northeast of Caprock to 13 miles
northeast of Maljamar to 20 miles west of Eunice Airport. Movement
was east 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...
Lovington, Tatum, McDonald, Crossroads and Tatum Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3228 10327 3241 10371 3297 10373 3357 10370
      3357 10327
TIME...MOT...LOC 2047Z 268DEG 8KT 3353 10360 3298 10359 3250 10359

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

16

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
353 PM MDT Mon Aug 29 2022

NMZ029-033-034-292300-
Southern Lea County NM-Northern Lea County NM-Central Lea County NM-
353 PM MDT Mon Aug 29 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Lea County
through 500 PM MDT...

At 353 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 15 miles west of McDonald to 20 miles southwest
of Eunice Airport. Movement was east at 20 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...
Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Tatum, Monument, Humble City, Eunice
Airport, McDonald, Gladiola, Tatum Airport, Lea County Regional
Airport, Industrial Airpark and Oil Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3335 10315 3215 10314 3225 10371 3326 10373
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 265DEG 18KT 3319 10358 3234 10356

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

16

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
407 PM MDT Mon Aug 29 2022

NMZ028-033-034-292300-
Southern Lea County NM-Eddy County Plains NM-Central Lea County NM-
407 PM MDT Mon Aug 29 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Eddy
and west central Lea Counties through 500 PM MDT...

At 407 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles northeast of Loving, or 26 miles east of Carlsbad, moving
northeast at 5 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...
Halfway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3233 10383 3251 10391 3267 10369 3241 10355
TIME...MOT...LOC 2207Z 243DEG 5KT 3246 10379

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

16

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
554 PM CDT Mon Aug 29 2022

NMZ028-033-034-TXZ059-273-292345-
Southern Lea County NM-Eddy County Plains NM-Central Lea County NM-
Loving TX-Eastern Culberson County TX-
554 PM CDT Mon Aug 29 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Eddy,
southern Lea, northwestern Reeves, northeastern Culberson and
northwestern Loving Counties through 645 PM CDT/545 PM MDT/...

At 554 PM CDT/454 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 14 miles east of Loving, or 22 miles east of Carlsbad,
moving southwest at 15 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...
Eunice, Eunice Airport, Malaga and Red Bluff Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3252 10389 3249 10306 3248 10306 3199 10353
      3197 10395 3199 10395 3198 10397 3200 10399
      3200 10402 3197 10403 3196 10432
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 030DEG 13KT 3234 10386

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
456 PM MDT Mon Aug 29 2022

NMZ029-292330-
Northern Lea County NM-
456 PM MDT Mon Aug 29 2022

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

At 456 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bledsoe, or 21 miles southwest of Morton. This storm was nearly
stationary.

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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Lea
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3328 10306 3342 10334 3357 10319 3357 10305
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 037DEG 2KT 3355 10307

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
613 PM CDT Mon Aug 29 2022

NMZ033-TXZ045-292345-
Central Lea County NM-Gaines TX-
613 PM CDT Mon Aug 29 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Lea and
west central Gaines Counties through 645 PM CDT/545 PM MDT/...

At 613 PM CDT/513 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm near Humble City, or 8 miles west of Hobbs, moving
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Hobbs, Monument, Humble City, Industrial Airpark, Knowles and Lea
County Regional Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3276 10341 3289 10326 3280 10299 3253 10326
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 316DEG 20KT 3277 10328

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH