An upper ridge was over the region with an upper trough moving east over the western part of the country. A surface trough was present from the Texas panhandle south to the Big Bend region.
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The episode as NWS MAF wrote it up.
An upper ridge was over the region with an upper trough moving east over the western part of the country. A surface trough was present from the Texas panhandle south to the Big Bend region. A dryline extended from the Permian Basin south to near Fort Stockton. Very good surface heating, moisture, and instability were across the area. These conditions allowed for thunderstorms with large hail and strong winds to develop across the northern Permian Basin and Western Low Rolling Plains.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jun 1, 5:08 PM CST, 1 hour 12 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
608 PM CDT Fri Jun 1 2018
.AVIATION...
00Z TAF issuance
Storms have stayed away from the terminals for now and expect that
to be the case into the evening. Winds will remain out of the
southwest at most locations except KMAF where winds will be
southeast. A cold front will switch wind to the north east
Saturday morning. VFR conditions expected to prevail.
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 216 PM CDT Fri Jun 1 2018/
DISCUSSION...
No significant changes to the previous forecast package, hot
temperatures look to prevail each day except on Sunday, when a
cold front and potential rain chances hold temperatures in the
90s. Another miserably hot day is ongoing today with temperatures
already in the low 100s most areas by early afternoon. The upper
ridge, that has contributed to multiple days of 100+ degree
temperatures, remains anchored over the region but the ridge axis
has shifted slightly east due to an upper trough moving east
through the western ConUS. At the surface, lee troughing extends
south from eastern CO, through the Panhandles of OK/TX and on into
the Big Bend region. An associated dryline is currently
positioned near a Seminole to Odessa to Fort Stockton line with
dewpoints in the 60s and 1500-2500 J/kg of CAPE east of this line.
Latest forecast models show at least some isolated convection
developing along the dryline this afternoon through early evening
across the eastern Permian Basin and Lower Trans Pecos, and
current parameters definitely support the potential for a few
storms to produce severe wind and hail. Thunderstorm chances look
to decrease around 6-7pm CDT with the slow loss of daytime heat.
As the western ConUS trough moves through the Central Plains tonight
and tomorrow, the upper ridge will flatten a bit and the mid-level
thermal ridge will be farther west than today. Therefore, high
temperatures Saturday will be several degrees cooler, but still
hot. A cold front looks to enter northern portions of Lea County
and Permian Basin Saturday so these areas may only warm into the
mid-upper 90s. The cold front will eventually push through the
remainder of the region Saturday night with highs Sunday ranging
from the upper 80s across the north and mountain areas to the mid-
upper 90s elsewhere. Areas along the Rio Grande will likely still
see highs around 100-105 though. High winds are likely to occur
through Guadalupe Pass Saturday night and a High Wind Watch
remains in effect for this area. Rain chances will increase across
the region Saturday night mainly near the cold front across
southern areas, then Sunday and Sunday night with the passage of a
shortwave trough. Favored areas will generally be southeast New
Mexico and Permian Basin Sunday.
Beyond this weekend, the upper ridge becomes established over the
region once again with the heat returning for the work week. In
addition, dry conditions can be expected for most areas except for
maybe the mountains where a few afternoon thunderstorms will be
possible for one or two days throughout the week.
FIRE WEATHER...
A Red Flag Warning will continue through this afternoon for the
Guadalupe Mountains where very dry air is combining with breezy
conditions to create critical fire weather conditions. Winds will
decrease this evening and remain modest tomorrow diminishing the
fire weather threat. A cold front Saturday night will bring cooler
temperatures and moisture, further diminishing the fire weather
threat into Monday.
CLIMATE...
Record # 100 degree days May
2018: 12
2000: 9
Record # 105 degree days May
2018: 4
1989: 3
2000, 2011: 2
Record hottest May temps
1989, 2000: 108
1953, 2011, 2018: 107
1998, 2008, 2018: 106
Record consecutive 100 degree days
#1 14 days 1998 Jun 16-29th and 2011 Jun 7th-June 20
2018, 8 days so far but if it goes through Sat it could be 9 days
which would make it into 10th place tied with several other
years. However this would be the earliest occurrence of such a
streak.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring 76 100 70 91 / 20 0 20 10
Carlsbad 69 102 68 90 / 0 0 20 30
Dryden 75 103 75 96 / 20 10 10 10
Fort Stockton 75 102 72 93 / 10 10 20 20
Guadalupe Pass 72 95 67 83 / 0 0 20 30
Hobbs 68 98 65 87 / 0 0 20 20
Marfa 64 98 63 88 / 0 10 30 20
Midland Intl Airport 75 103 70 91 / 10 0 20 20
Odessa 75 102 71 91 / 10 0 20 20
Wink 72 104 71 93 / 0 0 20 20
&&
.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...Heat Advisory until 7 PM MDT this evening for Southern Lea
County.
Red Flag Warning until 7 PM MDT this evening for Guadalupe
Mountains.
TX...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for Andrews-Big Bend
Area-Borden-Crane-Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Dawson-Ector-
Gaines-Glasscock-Howard-Loving-Marfa Plateau-Martin-Midland-
Mitchell-Pecos-Presidio Valley-Reagan-Reeves County and
Upper Trans Pecos-Scurry-Upton-Ward-Winkler.
Red Flag Warning until 7 PM MDT this evening for Guadalupe
Mountains.
High Wind Watch from Saturday evening through Sunday morning for
Guadalupe Mountains.
&&
29Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 241 PM CDT Fri Jun 1 2018 NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>063-067>070-074-075- 079>082-258-021945- 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- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos- Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan- Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Pecos-Presidio Valley-Marfa Plateau- Big Bend Area-Terrell-Guadalupe Mountains- 241 PM CDT Fri Jun 1 2018 /141 PM MDT Fri Jun 1 2018/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast New Mexico, southwest Texas, and western Texas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Unseasonably hot temperatures will continue. A Heat Advisory remains in effect across most of West Texas and portions of Southeast New Mexico. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms from the Permian Basin south into the mountains of southwest Texas and the Big Bend. Some storms may become strong to severe, capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and frequent lightning. Critical fire weather conditions will continue this afternoon across the Guadalupe Mountains, where a Red Flag Warning is in effect. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms are possible Saturday and Sunday, though mostly over southeast New Mexico, the mountains, and northern Permian Basin. The strongest storms will be capable of brief strong winds, hail and frequent lightning. High Winds are possible through Guadalupe Pass Saturday evening through Sunday morning. A High Wind Watch is in effect. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and this evening across portions of West Texas. 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... http://weather.gov/midland
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
536 PM CDT FRI JUN 1 2018
TXZ046-047-012315-
Dawson TX-Borden TX-
536 PM CDT FRI JUN 1 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN BORDEN AND EASTERN
DAWSON COUNTIES UNTIL 615 PM CDT...
At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lamesa, moving northeast at 20 mph.
Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Lamesa, Lamesa Municipal Airport, Los Ybanez, Hancock, Key and
Arvana.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3280 10153 3262 10198 3278 10207 3296 10185
3296 10166
TIME...MOT...LOC 2236Z 237DEG 17KT 3278 10196
29Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
537 PM CDT FRI JUN 1 2018
TXZ081-012330-
Big Bend Area TX-
537 PM CDT FRI JUN 1 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTY UNTIL 630
PM CDT...
At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southeast of Marathon, moving east at 20 mph.
Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Brewster
County.
LAT...LON 2989 10312 3012 10328 3031 10296 3005 10257
2989 10260
TIME...MOT...LOC 2236Z 286DEG 18KT 3011 10308
49Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 539 PM CDT FRI JUN 1 2018 TXZ081-012345- Big Bend Area TX- 539 PM CDT FRI JUN 1 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN BREWSTER COUNTY UNTIL 645 PM CDT... At 539 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles north of Terlingua, or 16 miles northeast of Lajitas, moving east at 15 mph. Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Study Butte, Terlingua Ranch Airport and Terlingua Ranch Lodge. LAT...LON 2939 10374 2957 10369 2956 10327 2923 10339 TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 286DEG 14KT 2946 10364 49
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
614 PM CDT FRI JUN 1 2018
TXZ046-047-020000-
Dawson TX-Borden TX-
614 PM CDT FRI JUN 1 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN BORDEN AND
NORTHEASTERN DAWSON COUNTIES UNTIL 700 PM CDT...
At 614 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of O'donnell, or 14 miles northeast of Lamesa, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Key and Hancock.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3269 10179 3287 10195 3296 10186 3296 10135
3291 10128
TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 239DEG 20KT 3284 10174
29Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
630 PM CDT FRI JUN 1 2018
TXZ081-020030-
Big Bend Area TX-
630 PM CDT FRI JUN 1 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTY UNTIL 730
PM CDT...
At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southeast of Persimmon Gap, or 14 miles northeast of Panther
Junction, moving east at 10 mph.
Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Brewster
County.
LAT...LON 2946 10310 2957 10318 2976 10304 2966 10279
2957 10277 2956 10278 2955 10277 2952 10281
2949 10280 2948 10281 2943 10283
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 264DEG 8KT 2951 10309
49Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 716 PM CDT FRI JUN 1 2018 TXZ047-048-052-053-020100- Mitchell TX-Scurry TX-Howard TX-Borden TX- 716 PM CDT FRI JUN 1 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN MITCHELL... SOUTHWESTERN SCURRY...SOUTHEASTERN BORDEN AND NORTHEASTERN HOWARD COUNTIES UNTIL 800 PM CDT... At 716 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorms 7 miles southwest of J B Thomas Reservoir, moving east at 15 mph. Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Snyder, Colorado City Airport, J B Thomas Reservoir, Luther, Lake Colorado City State Park, Lake Colorado City, Westbrook, Vincent, Winston Field, Ira, Cuthbert and Knapp. This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 203 and 212. LAT...LON 3240 10151 3263 10151 3275 10088 3232 10093 TIME...MOT...LOC 0016Z 258DEG 19KT 3250 10123 29
The Lubbock radar (KLBB), 107 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:19 UTC.
4 hail, 2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A thunderstorm moved across Borden County and produced a 69 mph wind gust near Gail.
A thunderstorm moved across Borden County and produced wind damage ten miles south of Gail. Power poles were blown down along Willow Valley Road. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Texas in 2018Every state in 2018This day in weather historyWarnings in Texas, June 2018
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 753254, 753256, 753257, 753258, 753259, 753260.