Severe Thunderstorm Warning 174, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
143 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

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

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 141 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

- Hazardous heat continues along the Rio Grande, with highs near
  110 degrees. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and take
  frequent breaks in the shade if outdoors!

- Isolated to scattered storm chances (10-30%) for portions of the
  Permian Basin, southeast New Mexico, Trans Pecos, and the higher
  terrain this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds are the
  primary hazard with the strongest storms.

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.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Monday night)
Issued at 141 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

Isolated storms will develop over the next few hours with the focus
mainly over the Davis Mountains and Upper Trans Pecos. Much like the
last few days, a storm or two will be capable of producing damaging
winds and small hail. Any afternoon activity will decay overnight
with temperatures only cooling into the 70s as steady southerly
breezes continue. Temperatures on Monday will be 3-5 degrees cooler
compared to today as an upper level low parks itself over the
western US. Southwesterly flow in the upper levels brings in more
moisture, increasing rain chances across the southern and central
portions of the CWA. Rain amounts will vary widely, but highest
amounts will be around an inch, mainly across the Davis Mountains
and portions of Big Bend. Portions of the Permian Basin may not see
any rain as the best chances remain in the western half of the
basin. Overnight lows for many will be about the same in the low to
mid 70s, but the higher elevations may enjoy rain cooled 60s.

-Stickney

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.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday through Saturday)
Issued at 141 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

The triple digit heat for many locations will come to an end on
Tuesday, thanks to the upper ridge of high pressure shifting
eastward into the Ohio Valley and southeast US. Simultaneously, an
upper-level storm system skirts across the Great Basin, supplying
weak south to southwesterly flow aloft leading to extra cloud cover
and moisture. Surface troughing along with upslope flow yields
another day of isolated to scattered storms with the highest
coverage being in the Davis Mountains. High temperatures decrease to
near normal for late June standards in the upper 80s to upper 90s
for most locations. A similar weather day is in store on Wednesday
as the upper-level storm system inches eastward. As a result,
similar high temperatures and rain/storm chances are forecast.
Multiple days of heavy rainfall over the same areas (mainly across
higher terrain) will pose a threat of localized flash flooding.

Thursday into Independence Day Weekend, cluster analysis indicate a
ridge of high pressure building back into the region. This will lead
to drier conditions and warmer temperatures ranging from the low to
upper 90s, with some locations hitting the triple digits. At this
time, temperatures are not expected to be as hot compared to this
past week due to guidance suggesting the ridge will be weaker.
Cannot rule out isolated thunderstorms each afternoon and evening
due to persistent surface troughing, upslope flow, and any
disturbances within the flow aloft.

Lamberson

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.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1221 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

Breezy winds continue through this evening. Isolated to scattered
storms develop around and after 20z with highest chances (20-40%)
near PEQ. Lower chances for FST/HOB. Amendments may be necessary
based on radar trends through the evening. VFR continues at all
terminals.

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               76 100  75  97 /   0   0  20   0
Carlsbad                 75  99  72  98 /  10  10  10  20
Dryden                   76 100  75  97 /   0  10  20  10
Fort Stockton            75  97  72  93 /  10  60  20  40
Guadalupe Pass           71  89  68  88 /  10  10  10  10
Hobbs                    73  97  70  94 /  10  30   0  30
Marfa                    64  90  61  87 /  30  50  60  70
Midland Intl Airport     76  98  74  94 /   0  10  30  10
Odessa                   76  97  74  93 /   0  20  20  20
Wink                     76 100  73  96 /  20  30  10  30

&&

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

SHORT TERM...93
LONG TERM....11
AVIATION...93

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
415 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

TXZ045>047-050-051-282145-
Martin TX-Dawson TX-Andrews TX-Gaines TX-Borden TX-
415 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN ANDREWS...
SOUTHEASTERN GAINES...WEST CENTRAL BORDEN...NORTHWESTERN MARTIN AND
DAWSON COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM CDT...

At 414 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Lamesa, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Lamesa, Lamesa Municipal Airport, Los Ybanez, Sparenberg, Tenmile,
Patricia, Arvana, Hancock, Key, and Klondike.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3232 10218 3245 10237 3296 10196 3273 10155
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 223DEG 20KT 3266 10197

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
540 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

TXZ075-278-282300-
Pecos TX-Davis Mountains Foothills TX-
540 PM CDT Sun Jun 28 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN PECOS AND NORTHERN
BREWSTER COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM CDT...

At 539 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24
miles north of Marathon, or 28 miles southwest of Fort Stockton,
moving west 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 southwestern Pecos
and northern Brewster Counties.

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.

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LAT...LON 3045 10329 3072 10332 3055 10299 3046 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 111DEG 17KT 3056 10315

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

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