Severe Thunderstorm Warning 221, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
617 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

...New AVIATION...

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Monday night)
Issued at 205 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

One more round of strong to severe thunderstorms is possible today,
and then we dry out and the heat cranks back up across the region.
This afternoon, an outflow boundary associated with earlier
convection north of the area continues to sag southward, with new
convection developing off the Caprock and across the Red River
Valley. This feature may aid in the development of thunderstorms
over the northeastern Permian Basin over the next few hours, though
there remains a bit of uncertainty in this outcome as the outflow's
progression slows and forcing associated with its western periphery
wanes somewhat. Another feature that could serve as a focus for
thunderstorm development today is the dryline, currently drifting
slowly eastward across the area. And, while flow aloft remains
fairly weak and quasi-zonal, a subtle shortwave evident on water
vapor imagery over eastern New Mexico may provide an enhancement to
ascent. There remains quite a bit of uncertainty in how storms will
pan out, with CAMs largely in agreement that storms will be
isolated, but in disagreement regarding location. Overall, there may
be a storm or two that manages to develop off of the Davis and Glass
Mountains into Pecos County, and another potential focus across the
northern Permian Basin in closer proximity to the aforementioned
outflow boundary and shortwave. Regardless, any storm that develops
today will have the potential to become severe, with large to very
large hail the primary concern given steep midlevel lapse rates,
along with damaging wind and locally heavy rain.  Storms will move
eastward, exiting the area late evening.

Aside from storm potential, temperatures today are on target to top
out in the 90s for most, with 100s through portions of the river
valleys. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the Chinati
Mountains, Davis Mountains and Foothills, and Brewster County, with
the hottest temperatures around 110F focused along the Rio Grande in
the Big Bend. Tonight will be a quiet, warm night as moisture
remains elevated, with lows 2-5 degrees above normal in the lower to
middle 60s west to middle 70s east and along the Rio Grande. Monday
will be even hotter with lower 100s becoming more widespread, and
additional Heat Advisories expected for the same areas as today,
possibly expanding across the Pecos Valley and Stockton Plateau.
After an active several days storm-wise, Monday will finally provide
a reprieve, with dry conditions areawide.

JP

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday through Saturday)
Issued at 205 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

Dry and hot describes much of the long term as Tuesday through
Thursday of this week will be the hottest stretch of the year so
far. Highs each day reach into the upper 90s to low 100s for most
with only the higher terrain "only" reaching into the low to mid
90s. Much of Big Bend will be scorching as portions of the area
touch the 110s. The heat will stick around due to a broad ridge that
takes hold over the western US and begin to move near West Texas and
southeast New Mexico. Shortwave troughs undercut the ridge (sounds a
little like monsoon season?) and lead to isolated or scattered
storms for the end of the coming week. Lowered PoPs slightly to
reflect some uncertainty for both the timing and possible location
of storms that far out. With the troughs pushing into the area, the
heat takes a bit of a break as temperatures drop near normal in the
90s for most.

-Stickney

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 615 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

A few storms remain possible at FST and MAF this evening. Any
storms could produce gusty, erratic winds, hail and heavy rain,
and frequent lightning. Otherwise, VFR VIS and CIGs prevail
throughout TAF period. Winds decrease as storms move out of area
02Z-03Z, with winds backing from southwesterly to southerly at
CNM, HOB, and INK, but remaining southeasterly at the other
terminals. Winds become westerly 09Z-13Z at CNM and PEQ, and
15Z-17Z at other terminals. Gusty winds develop by 15Z-17Z into
end of period, gustiest over SE NM plains into western and central
Permian Basin.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               73 102  69 104 /  20   0   0   0
Carlsbad                 66 100  70 103 /   0   0   0   0
Dryden                   74 103  72 105 /  10   0   0   0
Fort Stockton            71 103  70 104 /  10   0   0   0
Guadalupe Pass           66  91  66  92 /   0   0   0   0
Hobbs                    63 100  63 101 /   0   0   0   0
Marfa                    60  95  58  95 /   0   0   0   0
Midland Intl Airport     72 101  68 103 /  10   0   0   0
Odessa                   71 101  69 103 /  10   0   0   0
Wink                     66 105  66 105 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Heat Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for Central Brewster
     County-Chinati Mountains-Chisos Basin-Davis Mountains-Davis
     Mountains Foothills-Lower Brewster County.

NM...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...84
LONG TERM....93
AVIATION...94

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
214 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
270>282-031915-
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-
214 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024 /114 PM MDT Sun Jun 2 2024/

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Davis and Chinati Mountains,
Davis Mountain Foothills, and Brewster County this afternoon.

There is a low risk of severe weather this afternoon through evening
acrossthe Permian Basin, Lower Trans Pecos, Davis Mountains, and Big
Bend. The main threats with any severe thunderstorms will be large
hail and damaging winds. An isolated tornado can not be ruled out as
well.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Hazardous heat is possible Monday through at least Thursday, mainly
along the Rio Grande and Pecos River Valleys, as well as the Davis
Mountains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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
446 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

TXZ075-022215-
Pecos TX-
446 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL PECOS COUNTY THROUGH 515
PM CDT...

At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Fort Stockton, moving east 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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Pecos
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Midland.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southwestern Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3068 10294 3076 10294 3085 10264 3063 10263
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 257DEG 19KT 3071 10287

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

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
528 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0525 PM     Hail             2 SSE Fort Stockton     30.87N 102.87W
06/02/2024  E4.00 Inch       Pecos              TX   Public

            Hail ranged in size from golf ball to
            softball.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
530 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0525 PM     Hail             Fort Stockton           30.89N 102.89W
06/02/2024  M1.75 Inch       Pecos              TX   Emergency Mngr

            Golf ball sized hail on the south side of
            Fort Stockton.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
541 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0528 PM     Hail             1 SW Fort Stockton      30.88N 102.90W
06/02/2024  E1.75 Inch       Pecos              TX   Trained Spotter

            Hail ranged in size from half dollar to golf
            ball.

&&

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