Flash Flood Warning 45, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

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WGUS74 KMAF 262021
FFSMAF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
321 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

TXC335-415-262200-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mitchell TX-Scurry TX-
321 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR MITCHELL AND SCURRY COUNTIES...

At 321 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Snyder, Colorado City, Loraine, Colorado City Airport, Lake
  Colorado City, Lake Colorado City State Park, Champion Creek
  Reservoir, Inadale, J B Thomas Reservoir, Fluvanna, Westbrook,
  Buford, Dunn, Cuthbert, Ira, Winston Field, Hermleigh, Knapp and
  Randalls Corner.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3253 10117 3292 10117 3289 10087 3269 10066
      3209 10067 3209 10118 3221 10118

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
108 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 102 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

- A few severe storms will be possible across portions of
  southeast New Mexico and across the Lower Trans Pecos. Large
  hail, damaging winds, and a tornado or two may be seen with the
  most organized storms.

- Drier and warmer conditions take shape by the middle to latter
  half of the work week before storm chances increase by the weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Wednesday night)
Issued at 102 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

A line of storms stretching from the northern Permian Basin south
into Terrell County continues to slowly move to the east bringing 1-
2" of rain with locally higher amounts to many locations. As this
activity clears out, daytime heating over southeast New Mexico, the
Davis Mountains, and areas generally south of I-10 may see new
isolated storms develop. A few may become strong to severe with
large hail, damaging winds, and a tornado or two being the main
threats out of the most organized storms. Afternoon activity will
dissipate or move out of the area by after sunset this evening.
Temperatures settle below normal into the 50s and 60s tonight. With
the aforementioned upper level disturbance moving off to the
northeast, temperatures warm up into the 80s for most with 90s down
along the Rio Grande. Isolated storms once again develop over the
Davis Mountains and into southeast New Mexico. However, less upper
level support will limit just how intense and how long lasting most
of this activity will be. Bouts of heavy rain, lightning, small
hail, and gusty winds will accompany some of this convection.
Wednesday night temperatures fall just below normal in the 50s and
60s.

-Stickney

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday through Monday)
Issued at 102 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

Upper-level ridging continues to build into the region on Thursday,
yielding afternoon highs in the 80s for most (90s near/along the Rio
Grande). By Friday, shortwave impulses embedded in southwest flow
aloft coupled with increased moisture and dryline forcing brings low
to medium (generally 20-50%) chances of isolated to scattered
showers/storms across much of the area. Guidance shows a similar
pattern going into the weekend and early next week, keeping chances
(10-40%) of rain in the forecast. It is important to note that there
is uncertainty in timing, amounts, and severity of activity at the
moment. Naturally, we will continue to monitor trends over the next
several days and adjust the forecast accordingly. Otherwise,
afternoon highs in the 80s to low 90s can continue to be expected.

Greening

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1217 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

MVFR to IFR conditions continue from MAF eastward as convection
continues into the early part of the afternoon. VFR conditions
expected during the afternoon as activity clears from west to east.
IsoT/SHRA chances remain for PEQ/FST this afternoon, but low
confidence in timing and impact exist, so will preclude from this
issuance.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               60  84  63  87 /  20  10  10   0
Carlsbad                 58  86  60  90 /  10   0   0   0
Dryden                   65  88  67  91 /  20  10   0   0
Fort Stockton            60  87  63  91 /  10  20   0   0
Guadalupe Pass           57  80  61  83 /   0   0   0   0
Hobbs                    55  84  58  87 /  20  10   0   0
Marfa                    50  84  52  89 /   0  30   0   0
Midland Intl Airport     61  83  63  86 /  10  10  10   0
Odessa                   61  83  63  86 /  10  10  10   0
Wink                     59  85  62  89 /  10   0   0   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...None.
NM...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...93
LONG TERM....55
AVIATION...93

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
839 AM CDT Tue May 26 2026

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

0815 AM     Flash Flood      9 E Mccamey             31.15N 102.07W
05/26/2026                   Upton              TX   Law Enforcement

            Upton County Sheriffs Office reports
            flooding on US Hwy 67 between Rankin and
            McCamey and have closed the road.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
935 AM CDT Tue May 26 2026

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

0920 AM     Flash Flood      14 W Frankel City       32.42N 103.01W
05/26/2026                   Andrews            TX   Public

            Public report of an accident involving a
            truck with trailer caused by hydroplaning.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
948 AM CDT Tue May 26 2026

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

0827 AM     Flash Flood      Warfield                31.91N 102.22W
05/26/2026                   Midland            TX   Public

            Public reports and pictures of flood water
            over roads at the intersection of FM1788 and
            I-20.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1112 AM CDT Tue May 26 2026

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

1002 AM     Flash Flood      3 E Midland Internation 31.95N 102.13W
05/26/2026                   Midland            TX   Public

            Public reports flooding on I-20 near South
            County Road 1225.

&&

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
111 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

TXZ082-261830-
Terrell TX-
111 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EASTERN TERRELL COUNTY THROUGH
130 PM CDT...

At 111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 14 miles east of Terrell County Gas Plant to 10
miles west of Pandale to 10 miles west of Pumpville. Movement was
southeast at 15 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 hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Terrell County Gas Plant.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3047 10169 3047 10173 3044 10172 3042 10174
      3034 10166 3034 10172 3029 10176 2978 10176
      2978 10181 2981 10181 2979 10182 2981 10185
      2978 10193 2982 10197 2979 10205 2981 10213
      3065 10171 3065 10170 3062 10165 3055 10165
TIME...MOT...LOC 1811Z 301DEG 11KT 3042 10161 3016 10173 2998 10191

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

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