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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 274, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

September 21, 2024Reeves County, Ward County, Winkler County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Sep 21, 2024, 6:23 PM CDT for Reeves County, Ward County, Winkler County, Texas. It was in force for 56 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 21, 2024, 6:23 PM CDT (23:23 UTC)
Expired
Sep 21, 2024, 7:19 PM CDT
In force
56 min
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.25 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Reeves County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The radar

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Sep 21, 1:48 PM CDT, 4 hours 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 21, 1:48 PM CDT, 4 hours 35 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 21, 1:54 PM CDT, 4 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
154 PM CDT Sat Sep 21 2024

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
270>282-221900-
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-
154 PM CDT Sat Sep 21 2024 /1254 PM MDT Sat Sep 21 2024/

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

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

There is a low risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening for portions of Southeast New Mexico and the western Permian
Basin. Any severe thunderstorms that develop may be capable of
producing frequent lightning, torrential rainfall, large hail, and
damaging winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

On Sunday, a few strong thunderstorms will be possible over the
eastern Permian Basin into the Stockton Plateau.

.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

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Sep 21, 4:18 PM CDT, 2 hours 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
318 PM MDT Sat Sep 21 2024

NMZ028-033-212200-
Eddy County Plains NM-Central Lea County NM-
318 PM MDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN EDDY AND
SOUTHWESTERN LEA COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM MDT...

At 318 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Avalon, or 9 miles north of Carlsbad, moving northeast at 35 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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Carlsbad, Avalon, Carlsbad North, Lake Avalon, Lea County Zip
Franklin Memorial Airport, and Loco Hills.

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 MDT for
southeastern New Mexico.

&&

LAT...LON 3242 10423 3251 10434 3293 10403 3264 10373
TIME...MOT...LOC 2118Z 219DEG 32KT 3253 10422

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

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Special weather statement, Sep 21, 5:00 PM CDT, 1 hour 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
400 PM MDT Sat Sep 21 2024

NMZ028-212245-
Eddy County Plains NM-
400 PM MDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL EDDY COUNTY THROUGH
445 PM MDT...

At 400 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles northeast of Avalon, or 19 miles northeast of Carlsbad, moving
northeast at 50 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 east central Eddy
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 MDT for
southeastern New Mexico.

&&

LAT...LON 3249 10407 3261 10417 3272 10403 3256 10386
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 232DEG 43KT 3261 10401

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

44
Special weather statement, Sep 21, 5:12 PM CDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
412 PM MDT Sat Sep 21 2024

NMZ029-212300-
Northern Lea County NM-
412 PM MDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN LEA COUNTY THROUGH
500 PM MDT...

At 412 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southwest of Bledsoe, or 18 miles northeast of Tatum, moving
northeast at 35 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 northeastern Lea
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 MDT for
southeastern New Mexico.

&&

LAT...LON 3345 10305 3338 10320 3357 10336 3357 10306
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 238DEG 31KT 3347 10313

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

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Special weather statement, Sep 21, 5:12 PM CDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
512 PM CDT Sat Sep 21 2024

TXZ274-212315-
Reeves County Plains TX-
512 PM CDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN REEVES COUNTY
THROUGH 615 PM CDT...

At 512 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Balmorhea, or 22 miles south of Toyah, moving northeast at 15 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.

Locations impacted include...
Balmorhea, Balmorhea Lake, Balmorhea State Park, Saragosa, Verhalen,
and Toyahvale.

This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 199 and 215.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3088 10375 3094 10384 3102 10388 3130 10367
      3112 10343
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 221DEG 12KT 3099 10379

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

84
Special weather statement, Sep 21, 5:38 PM CDT, 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
538 PM CDT Sat Sep 21 2024

NMZ028-034-TXZ059-273-274-212345-
Southern Lea County NM-Eddy County Plains NM-Loving TX-
Eastern Culberson County TX-Reeves County Plains TX-
538 PM CDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN EDDY...SOUTHWESTERN
LEA...NORTHWESTERN REEVES...NORTHEASTERN CULBERSON AND NORTHWESTERN
LOVING COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM CDT/545 PM MDT/...

At 538 PM CDT/438 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Red Bluff Reservoir, or 27 miles
southeast of Carlsbad, moving northeast at 25 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.

Locations impacted include...
Red Bluff Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT/1000
PM MDT/ for southeastern New Mexico.

&&

LAT...LON 3191 10405 3205 10419 3241 10386 3215 10350
TIME...MOT...LOC 2238Z 229DEG 21KT 3204 10404

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

84
Special weather statement, Sep 21, 5:41 PM CDT, 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
441 PM MDT Sat Sep 21 2024

NMZ028-212330-
Eddy County Plains NM-
441 PM MDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN EDDY COUNTY THROUGH
530 PM MDT...

At 441 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles north of Carlsbad North to Avalon.
Movement was northeast 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.

Locations impacted include...
Carlsbad, Avalon, Carlsbad North, and Lake Avalon.

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 MDT for
southeastern New Mexico.

&&

LAT...LON 3276 10409 3256 10386 3244 10422 3253 10432
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 235DEG 18KT 3263 10415 3249 10424

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

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 21, 5:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFCochran48 min
Sep 21, 5:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFReeves63 min
Sep 21, 5:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFLoving67 min
Sep 21, 5:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFReeves, Ward62 min
Sep 21, 6:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMAFGaines63 min
Sep 21, 6:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFAndrews, Loving, Winkler55 min
Sep 21, 3:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFEddy33 min
Sep 21, 4:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFEddy42 min
Sep 21, 4:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFEddy, Lea34 min
Sep 21, 5:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFEddy45 min
Sep 21, 5:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFEddy, Lea63 min
Sep 21, 5:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFEddy49 min
Sep 21, 6:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatMAFEddy, Lea39 min
Sep 21, 6:34 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFEddy, Lea56 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.