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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 310, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Oct 3, 2023, 6:56 PM CDT for Mitchell County, Texas. It was in force for 45 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
- Oct 3, 2023, 6:56 PM CDT (23:56 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 3, 2023, 7:41 PM CDT
- In force
- 45 min
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Mitchell County, TX
The radar
The San Angelo radar (KSJT), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 3:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 12:00Z, 11.9 hours before the alert went out and 138 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 870 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -20 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 738 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 24 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 66 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 198 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 5.3
The text
As transmitted.
268
WUUS54 KMAF 032356
SVRMAF
TXC335-040100-
/O.NEW.KMAF.SV.W.0310.231003T2356Z-231004T0100Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
656 PM CDT Tue Oct 3 2023
The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Mitchell County in western Texas...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 655 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lake Colorado
City, or near Colorado City, moving east at 25 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...
Colorado City, Loraine, Colorado City Airport, Lake Colorado City,
Champion Creek Reservoir, Lake Colorado City State Park, Westbrook,
Cuthbert, and Buford.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 206 and 228.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3227 10102 3250 10104 3253 10077 3253 10066
3252 10066 3223 10067
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 262DEG 20KT 3238 10093
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
913 follow-up statements
190
WWUS54 KMAF 040006
SVSMAF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
706 PM CDT Tue Oct 3 2023
TXC335-040100-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0310.000000T0000Z-231004T0100Z/
Mitchell TX-
706 PM CDT Tue Oct 3 2023
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN MITCHELL COUNTY...
At 706 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Colorado City,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Colorado City, Loraine, Colorado City Airport, Lake Colorado City,
Champion Creek Reservoir, Lake Colorado City State Park, and Buford.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 212 and 228.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3229 10092 3248 10096 3253 10077 3253 10066
3252 10066 3223 10067
TIME...MOT...LOC 0006Z 262DEG 20KT 3239 10086
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
91154
WWUS54 KMAF 040014
SVSMAF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
714 PM CDT Tue Oct 3 2023
TXC335-040100-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0310.000000T0000Z-231004T0100Z/
Mitchell TX-
714 PM CDT Tue Oct 3 2023
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN MITCHELL COUNTY...
At 714 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Colorado City,
moving east at 25 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...
Colorado City, Loraine, Colorado City Airport, Champion Creek
Reservoir, Lake Colorado City, and Buford.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 213 and 228.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3229 10092 3247 10093 3253 10066 3252 10066
3223 10067
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 262DEG 20KT 3240 10081
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
91839
WWUS54 KMAF 040041
SVSMAF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
741 PM CDT Tue Oct 3 2023
TXC335-040050-
/O.CAN.KMAF.SV.W.0310.000000T0000Z-231004T0100Z/
Mitchell TX-
741 PM CDT Tue Oct 3 2023
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MITCHELL COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
western Texas.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Midland.
LAT...LON 3229 10092 3247 10093 3253 10066 3252 10066
3223 10067
TIME...MOT...LOC 0040Z 262DEG 20KT 3242 10063
$$
91The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 7:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Loving, Reeves | 55 min |
| Oct 2, 7:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Loving | 50 min |
| Oct 2, 8:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Loving, Reeves, Ward, Winkler | 43 min |
| Oct 2, 8:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Loving, Ward, Winkler | 55 min |
| Oct 2, 9:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Ector, Ward, Winkler | 62 min |
| Oct 2, 9:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Andrews | 56 min |
| Oct 2, 10:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Andrews, Gaines | 62 min |
| Oct 2, 10:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Ector | 46 min |
| Oct 2, 10:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Ector, Winkler | 62 min |
| Oct 2, 11:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Gaines | 47 min |
| Oct 2, 11:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Gaines | 26 min |
| Oct 2, 11:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Ector | 51 min |
| Oct 2, 11:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Andrews, Gaines | 61 min |
| Oct 3, 12:01 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Ector | 59 min |
| Oct 3, 12:46 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Ector | 3 hr |
| Oct 3, 12:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Andrews, Dawson, Gaines | 63 min |
| Oct 3, 1:01 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Gaines | 6 hr |
| Oct 3, 2:02 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Dawson | 28 min |
| Oct 3, 3:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Borden | 47 min |
| Oct 3, 4:15 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Borden, Scurry | 60 min |
| Oct 3, 2:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Pecos | 50 min |
| Oct 3, 3:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Pecos | 52 min |
| Oct 3, 3:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Pecos | 48 min |
| Oct 3, 3:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Pecos | 45 min |
| Oct 3, 3:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Crane | 52 min |
| Oct 3, 3:55 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Pecos | 3 hr |
| Oct 3, 4:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Crane, Upton | 50 min |
| Oct 3, 4:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Pecos | 46 min |
| Oct 3, 4:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Crane, Ector, Midland, Upton | 50 min |
| Oct 3, 4:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Howard | 44 min |
| Oct 3, 4:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Dawson | 38 min |
| Oct 3, 4:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Pecos | 52 min |
| Oct 3, 4:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Howard, Martin | 65 min |
| Oct 3, 5:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Borden, Dawson | 58 min |
| Oct 3, 5:03 PM CDT | Dust Storm Advisory | MAF | Andrews, Ector, Martin, Midland | 27 min |
| Oct 3, 5:11 PM CDT | Dust Storm Warning | MAF | Glasscock, Martin, Midland | 34 min |
| Oct 3, 5:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Pecos, Terrell | 43 min |
| Oct 3, 5:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Martin, Midland | 40 min |
| Oct 3, 5:41 PM CDT | Dust Storm Warning | MAF | Andrews, Howard, Martin | 34 min |
| Oct 3, 5:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Borden, Dawson, Howard, Martin | 51 min |
| Oct 3, 5:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Howard, Mitchell | 64 min |
| Oct 3, 5:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Pecos, Terrell | 49 min |
| Oct 3, 5:58 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Howard | 3 hr |
| Oct 3, 5:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Borden, Scurry | 62 min |
| Oct 3, 6:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Pecos, Terrell | 48 min |
| Oct 3, 6:16 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Borden, Dawson, Scurry | 3 hr |
| Oct 3, 6:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Pecos, Terrell | 23 min |
| Oct 3, 6:43 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Mitchell | 3 hr |
| Oct 3, 6:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Pecos, Terrell | 44 min |
| Oct 3, 6:48 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Scurry | 3 hr |
| Oct 3, 6:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Pecos, Terrell | 50 min |
| Oct 3, 6:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Scurry | 62 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.