Instability and moisture were present across West Texas. There was an outflow boundary from previous thunderstorms that stretched from southeast New Mexico eastward through the Permian Basin.
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Instability and moisture were present across West Texas. There was an outflow boundary from previous thunderstorms that stretched from southeast New Mexico eastward through the Permian Basin. An upper level disturbance moved over the area which provided additional lift. These conditions resulted in a thunderstorm that produced strong winds in far West Texas.
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 Jul 6, 1:13 PM CST, 4 hours 33 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 213 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019 .DISCUSSION... Mid-level water vapor depicts a rich theta-e ridge axis s-n from MX into far W TX-NM and a theta-e minimum across much of MAFs CWFA e of the mtns. Meanwhile low-level moisture is rich across PB (Td=65-70) with an outflow boundary stretching across SE NM eastward thru the PB. There are some indication of shrtwv trofs in model height fields and on said water vapor. Into the overnight these shrtwv trof/s are expected to enhance convective development in the far wrn CWFA and storms will have a chance to focus along the said outflow boundary, especially in SE NM and the NW PB which could result in local heavy rain, downburst are possible too. According to models the aforementioned theta-e min will slowly get pushed e or se overnight. Showers/storms will remain possible through the night across the wrn 1/3 or so of CWFA. Scattered PoPs look pretty good overnight and we will make only minor changes to PoPs. Models have been and continue to indicate that Sunday will be the day with the best chance of rain. As the center of the subtropical ridge moves s Sunday sw mid-level flow will advect the theta-e ridge axis much farther e and there is a defined shrtwv trof expected to move thru that sw flow. Fairly widespread scattered PoPs are already in forecast and we will edge them up some. Most areas will stay mostly cloudy if not cloudy Sunday and temps could be a good 3-5 degrees cooler across the wrn half of the CWFA. The theta-e ridge axis will move e Mon and best precip chances will be across far e and s, with temps trending up. By Tue dry air will be widespread and subtropical ridge will start to build nw, a favorable set up for HOT temps, widespread high temps 100-105, 85-95 mtns. Thereafter the subtropical ridge will remain w-nw and mid-level flow transitions quickly back to e-ne. Typically not too favorable for precip in the plains, but high temps could moderate some, but likely still above normal. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Big Spring 73 91 72 96 / 20 20 30 20 Carlsbad 71 91 69 98 / 50 50 40 10 Dryden 75 93 74 96 / 10 20 20 20 Fort Stockton 72 91 71 95 / 30 50 30 20 Guadalupe Pass 63 84 67 91 / 50 50 40 10 Hobbs 67 88 67 96 / 50 50 40 10 Marfa 63 86 61 88 / 50 50 30 20 Midland Intl Airport 72 90 72 97 / 20 40 30 10 Odessa 72 90 72 97 / 20 50 30 10 Wink 73 91 70 99 / 30 50 40 10 && .MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NM...None. TX...None. &&
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 202 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019 NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082- 270>282-071915- 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- 202 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019 /102 PM MDT Sat Jul 6 2019/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast New Mexico, southwest Texas, and western Texas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible late this afternoon across western areas, expanding farther east into the late evening, including southeast New Mexico. Frequent lightning, heavy rain, gusty winds, and small hail will be the main threats. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Although the probability for widespread hazardous weather is low, scattered storms are expected across much of the area Sunday and again Monday across southern areas. Some storms could produce strong downburst winds, heavy rain, small hail, and frequent lightning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. 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
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 203 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019 TXZ274-276>278-061945- Reeves County Plains TX-Marfa Plateau TX-Davis Mountains TX- Davis Mountains Foothills TX- 203 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN REEVES...CENTRAL JEFF DAVIS AND SOUTHEASTERN CULBERSON COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM CDT... At 203 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McDonald Observatory, or 15 miles northwest of Fort Davis, moving north at 25 mph. Penny size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... McDonald Observatory, Buffalo Trail Scout Camp and Black Mountain. This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 197 and 201. 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 3063 10401 3060 10436 3104 10440 3104 10382 TIME...MOT...LOC 1903Z 196DEG 20KT 3073 10409 87
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 254 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019 TXZ075-277>279-062045- Pecos TX-Central Brewster County TX-Davis Mountains TX- Davis Mountains Foothills TX- 254 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN PECOS AND NORTHWESTERN BREWSTER COUNTIES UNTIL 345 PM CDT... At 254 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22 miles northeast of Marathon, or 28 miles southwest of Fort Stockton, moving northeast at 10 mph. Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Fort Stockton and Sierra Madera. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && LAT...LON 3027 10287 3031 10360 3087 10331 3089 10274 TIME...MOT...LOC 1954Z 211DEG 10KT 3051 10307 87
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
322 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019
TXZ272-062100-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor TX-
322 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WEST CENTRAL CULBERSON COUNTY
UNTIL 400 PM CDT...
At 321 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24
miles southeast of Salt Flat, or 28 miles north of Van Horn, moving
southeast at 15 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 west central
Culberson County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3162 10491 3164 10477 3122 10452 3109 10490
3114 10491
TIME...MOT...LOC 2021Z 330DEG 11KT 3145 10485
87Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
431 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019
TXZ075-274-277-278-062215-
Pecos TX-Reeves County Plains TX-Davis Mountains TX-
Davis Mountains Foothills TX-
431 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WEST CENTRAL PECOS...SOUTHWESTERN
REEVES...NORTHWESTERN BREWSTER AND EASTERN JEFF DAVIS COUNTIES UNTIL
515 PM CDT...
At 431 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Balmorhea Lake, or 22 miles northeast of Fort Davis, moving south at
30 mph.
Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Toyah, Balmorhea, Balmorhea Lake, Saragosa, Balmorhea State Park,
Verhalen, Toyahvale and Star Mountain.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 10 between mile markers 189 and 227.
Interstate 20 between mile markers 2 and 34.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3121 10409 3140 10361 3074 10331 3052 10353
3050 10377
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 342DEG 25KT 3086 10369
87Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 611 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019 TXZ271>273-070000- Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor TX-Eastern Culberson County TX- Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains TX- 611 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN CULBERSON COUNTY UNTIL 700 PM CDT/600 PM MDT/... At 610 PM CDT/510 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22 miles southeast of Pine Springs, moving west at 20 mph. Half inch hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... McKittrick Canyon and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. && LAT...LON 3200 10475 3187 10423 3151 10439 3140 10486 TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 087DEG 16KT 3172 10450 87
The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 192 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:45 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A thunderstorm moved across Culberson County and produced a 59 mph wind gust eighteen miles west of Orla at the Orla Gas Plant.
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