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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 4, 2025, 11:51 PM CDT for Mitchell County, Texas. It was in force for 20 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
- Apr 4, 2025, 11:51 PM CDT (04:51 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2025, 12:11 AM CDT
- In force
- 20 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), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:54 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.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Midland Regional, TX (KMAF), launched 00:00Z, 4.9 hours before the alert went out and 135 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 782 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 98 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -76 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 71 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.1
The text
As transmitted.
455
WUUS54 KMAF 050451
SVRMAF
TXC335-050530-
/O.NEW.KMAF.SV.W.0013.250405T0451Z-250405T0530Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1151 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Mitchell County in western Texas...
* Until 1230 AM CDT.
* At 1151 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of
Silver, or 20 miles northeast of Sterling City, moving northeast at
60 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...
Loraine, Champion Creek Reservoir, Buford, and Colorado City.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 216 and 228.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3209 10096 3252 10085 3252 10066 3209 10067
TIME...MOT...LOC 0451Z 218DEG 52KT 3210 10081
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
101 follow-up statement
798 WWUS54 KMAF 050511 SVSMAF Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1211 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025 TXC335-050521- /O.CAN.KMAF.SV.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250405T0530Z/ Mitchell TX- 1211 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025 ...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN MITCHELL COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. && LAT...LON 3209 10096 3252 10085 3252 10066 3209 10067 TIME...MOT...LOC 0508Z 218DEG 52KT 3233 10060 $$ 10
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 Apr 4, 6:40 PM CDT, 5 hours 11 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Updated at 638 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
- High rain chances are in the forecast across much of the area today through Saturday. The best chances for decent wetting rainfall are across the southeast New Mexico Plains, Permian Basin, Guadalupe and Davis Mountains, and Upper Trans Pecos region.
- A few strong to marginally severe storms capable of producing hail will be possible this evening through late tonight over the eastern Permian Basin and Lower Trans Pecos region. Large hail(up to 1"), damaging winds, and frequent lightning will be the main hazards.
- A transition from rain to snow will be seen across southeast New Mexico, northern Permian Basin, Guadalupe and Davis Mountains early Saturday morning. Uncertainty exists regarding snow accumulations. Highest snowfall expected in the Guadalupe Mountains. Minor travel impacts expected in these areas.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 4, 6:40 PM CDT, 5 hours 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
640 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 638 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
- High rain chances are in the forecast across much of the area
today through Saturday. The best chances for decent wetting
rainfall are across the southeast New Mexico Plains, Permian
Basin, Guadalupe and Davis Mountains, and Upper Trans Pecos
region.
- A few strong to marginally severe storms capable of producing
hail will be possible this evening through late tonight over the
eastern Permian Basin and Lower Trans Pecos region. Large
hail(up to 1"), damaging winds, and frequent lightning will be
the main hazards.
- A transition from rain to snow will be seen across southeast New
Mexico, northern Permian Basin, Guadalupe and Davis Mountains
early Saturday morning. Uncertainty exists regarding snow
accumulations. Highest snowfall expected in the Guadalupe
Mountains. Minor travel impacts expected in these areas.
&&
.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Saturday night)
Issued at 333 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
A rinse and repeat weather pattern heading into tonight. The surface
low pressure located in southern Texas/northern Mexico vicinity
sticks around, supplying more moisture return across the eastern
half of the forecast area. The longwave mid-level trough continues
to approach the region tonight pulling in the moisture and providing
lift for another round of showers and storms. The environment for
tonight's storms will be less favorable compared to last night. High
resolution forecast soundings and hodographs support once again
multicellular to discrete convective mode given straight wind
profiles and high shear coinciding with low elevated MU CAPE (500
J/kg) across the eastern Permian Basin. Guidance depicts storms
developing over the eastern Permian Basin areas around midnight
tonight lasting through the early morning hours. HREF and other
deterministic guidance have PWATs values up to 1 inch over these
areas which is at least 0.3 inches higher than normal for this time
of year per SPC sounding climatology. The higher than normal PWATs
indicate heavy rainfall, especially with the more stronger storms.
These storms are anticipated to move off to the east and northeast
very quickly which will mitigate a flash flood threat. If training
of thunderstorms does occur over the same areas, this may result in
some areas to flood. The main threats for the strongest storms will
be large hail and damaging winds with these storms being confined
over the eastern Permian Basin. Areas elsewhere are forecasted to
widespread showers with some general thunderstorms mixed in as well.
Let's talk rainfall accumulations from what already has fallen into
tomorrow afternoon. Ensemble guidance is in good agreement with much
of the region receiving 0.75-1.30", while areas further south near
the Big Bend, Presidio Valley, and Lower Trans Pecos receiving 0.10-
0.5". By Saturday afternoon, colder air arrives in the region behind
a cold front. The colder air mass will supply snow across
southeastern New Mexico, the Guadalupe/Davis Mountains, and the
northern/central Permian Basin. Timing of the snowfall is expected
to begin as early as tomorrow morning in the Guadalupes. The other
aforementioned areas are forecasted to see snow by the afternoon,
lasting through midnight Saturday night/Sunday morning.
Now let's talk snowfall accumulations. Portions of the Guadalupe
Mountains have the potential of reaching 7-8", 3-4" in some portions
of the Davis Mountains, while 1-2" in the Davis Mtns foothills, and
1-4" in southeastern New Mexico/far northwestern Permian Basin.
Minor travel impacts are expected for portions of these areas, while
moderate impacts in the Guadalupe Mountains per the Winter Storm
Severity Index. Given these potential travel impacts, a Winter
Weather Advisory has been issued for central and northern Lea, the
Eddy County plains, Davis Mountains along with the foothills, and
Gaines County. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for portions
of the Guadalupe Mountains as well. Another hazard to consider,
especially areas outside of the winter weather hazards is the
freezing temperatures Sunday morning. Low temperatures are
anticipated to reach the mid 20s to mid 30s regionwide. Therefore, a
Freeze Watch has been issued for most of the forecast area. One last
hazard to mention is the refreezing of lingering wet surfaces
areawide, which may result in a few slick spots mainly occurring
on bridges and overpasses for the Sunday morning commute.
Lamberson
&&
.LONG TERM...
(Sunday through Thursday)
Issued at 333 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
By Sunday morning, the cold air will have dropped over the region
and highs that day reach into the 40s to low 50s for areas north of
I-10. 60s and 70s hold to the south. Ridging moves back into the
area for Tuesday and Wednesday with highs surging back above normal
into the 80s. Low temperatures follow suit and move into the 50s for
most each morning through the rest of next week. Precipitation
chances stay low (<5%) for the extended. Winds look to remain on the
lighter side as well.
-Stickney
&&
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 638 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
MVFR to IFR conditions are expected at all TAF sites for almost
the entirety of the next 24 hours. A slow moving upper low will
bring light to moderate rain and rain showers to all terminals.
Conditions below minimums are not expected. Winds increase
Saturday causing light low level turbulence.
Hennig
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring 44 50 31 58 / 80 100 40 0
Carlsbad 38 46 29 54 / 80 100 20 0
Dryden 52 65 36 62 / 80 70 20 0
Fort Stockton 47 54 33 56 / 90 100 30 0
Guadalupe Pass 34 39 28 47 / 70 90 20 0
Hobbs 37 46 26 55 / 80 100 30 0
Marfa 40 50 27 53 / 70 90 20 0
Midland Intl Airport 44 49 32 57 / 80 100 30 0
Odessa 45 48 32 57 / 90 100 30 0
Wink 44 51 31 57 / 90 100 30 0
&&
.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Winter Storm Warning from 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM
MDT/ Saturday for Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.
Freeze Watch from late Saturday night through Sunday morning for
Andrews-Borden-Central Brewster-Chinati Mountains-Chisos
Basin-Crane-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Dawson-Eastern Culberson-Ector-Gaines-Glasscock-Guadalupe
Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Howard-Loving-Marfa Plateau-Martin-Midland-Mitchell-Pecos-
Reagan-Reeves County Plains-Scurry-Upton-Van Horn and
Highway 54 Corridor-Ward-Winkler.
Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Saturday for
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Gaines.
NM...Winter Storm Warning from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday for
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County.
Freeze Watch from late Saturday night through Sunday morning for
Central Lea-Eddy County Plains-Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy
County-Northern Lea-Southern Lea.
Winter Weather Advisory from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday for
Central Lea-Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea.
&&
SHORT TERM...11
LONG TERM....93
AVIATION...10In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 4, 10:21 PM CDT, 1 hour 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1021 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
TXZ051-062-050345-
Midland TX-Martin TX-
1021 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN GLASSCOCK...
NORTHERN MIDLAND AND MARTIN COUNTIES THROUGH 1045 PM CDT...
At 1021 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Midland, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Tarzan, Courtney, Midland, Cotton Flat, Greenwood, Stanton, Lenorah,
Midland Airpark, Stanton Municipal Aiport, Skywest Airport, and
Midland International Air and Space Port.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 129 and 162.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3208 10178 3201 10179 3175 10198 3183 10221
3250 10214 3250 10170 3209 10170
TIME...MOT...LOC 0321Z 205DEG 59KT 3194 10204
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
10Special weather statement, Apr 4, 11:02 PM CDT, 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1102 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
TXZ063-070-050430-
Reagan TX-Glasscock TX-
1102 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN GLASSCOCK...NORTHEASTERN
REAGAN AND SOUTHERN HOWARD COUNTIES THROUGH 1130 PM CDT...
At 1102 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles south of Garden City, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Saint Lawrence and Garden City.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3130 10127 3131 10144 3166 10166 3209 10144
3208 10126
TIME...MOT...LOC 0402Z 205DEG 58KT 3164 10144
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
10Special weather statement, Apr 4, 11:06 PM CDT, 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1106 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
TXZ048-053-050430-
Mitchell TX-Scurry TX-
1106 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SCURRY AND NORTHERN MITCHELL
COUNTIES THROUGH 1130 PM CDT...
At 1105 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Colorado City Airport, or 10 miles northwest of Colorado City, moving
northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Colorado City Airport, Hermleigh, Winston Field, Cuthbert, Lake
Colorado City, Lake Colorado City State Park, Buford, Colorado City,
Dunn, Inadale, Loraine, Ira, Snyder, and Westbrook.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 205 and 228.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3232 10105 3253 10114 3296 10092 3296 10066
3231 10066
TIME...MOT...LOC 0405Z 219DEG 51KT 3253 10094
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
10Special weather statement, Apr 4, 11:47 PM CDT, 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1147 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
TXZ063-069-070-050530-
Reagan TX-Glasscock TX-Upton TX-
1147 PM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT GLASSCOCK...REAGAN AND EAST
CENTRAL UPTON COUNTIES THROUGH 1230 AM CDT...
At 1146 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 23 miles northeast of Rankin, moving northeast at 60
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Saint Lawrence, Best, Garden City, and Stiles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3112 10166 3148 10188 3164 10177 3208 10170
3202 10126 3129 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 0446Z 217DEG 52KT 3151 10173
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
10The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 10:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Martin, Midland | 24 min |
| Apr 4, 11:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Glasscock | 28 min |
| Apr 4, 11:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Scurry | 24 min |
| Apr 4, 11:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Mitchell, Scurry | 24 min |
| Apr 4, 11:47 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Glasscock, Reagan | 43 min |
| Apr 5, 3:03 AM CDT | Freeze Warning | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Dawson and 17 more | 31 hr |
| Apr 5, 3:03 AM CDT | High Wind Warning | MAF | Culberson | 22 hr |
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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.