An upper level ridge was centered over Arizona. A thunderstorm complex developed to the northwest of the area aided by an upper level disturbance.
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An upper level ridge was centered over Arizona. A thunderstorm complex developed to the northwest of the area aided by an upper level disturbance. Some of the remains of this storm complex moved into Glasscock County and produced a severe wind gust.
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NWS Midland/Odessa, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Aug 2, 11:20 PM CST, 2 hours 30 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1220 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2020 .DISCUSSION... See 06z aviation discussion below. && .AVIATION... Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue to move through the area tonight primarily affecting CNM, HOB, and INK. MAF and FST may be affected depending on if the current convection holds together. VFR conditions are generally expected through the TAF period. Ceilings may lower to low end VFR as the precipitation moves into an area. Winds will be gusty out of the north associated with the rain then will become somewhat light and variable. && PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 204 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2020/ DISCUSSION... Another unseasonably warm day is expected today, with temperatures this afternoon expected to top out close to yesterday, with highs ranging from the middle 90s to around 100 degrees for most (cooler in the mountains, hotter through the Rio Grande Valley). Also, similar to yesterday, we're expecting thunderstorms to develop this afternoon, and have even seen a few transient echoes this morning and early afternoon, first across the Northwest Permian Basin, then across eastern Culberson and northern Brewster counties. While thunderstorms cannot be ruled out for any location, better coverage as well as the potential for strong to severe storms will exist across Southeast New Mexico, the northwestern Permian Basin, and portions of Culberson county and the Upper Trans Pecos. The primary threat looks to be damaging wind, though isolated large hail will also be possible, especially soon after storm development. Brief heavy rain and lightning will also accompany any storms that develop this afternoon into tonight. Overnight, models continue to hint at a thunderstorm complex dropping southeastward out of New Mexico under northwesterly flow aloft, though have scaled back on the progression of said storms, with only the northwestern half of the CWFA seeing rainfall. However, outflow associated with these storms could progress southeast across much of the area by morning, which could impact high temperatures for Monday, especially for locations along/north of the Pecos River. There remains a decent spread on model guidance for afternoon temperatures Monday, but have continued to trend warmer given latest trends and maintained above normal temperatures for Monday afternoon in the mid 90s to lower 100s. Rain chances Monday afternoon and evening will generally be confined to the higher terrain, though any lingering boundaries from prior convection may act as a focus for diurnally driven storms elsewhere. Tuesday and Wednesday, the heat will return to West Texas and Southeast New Mexico, as an upper ridge builds eastward across the region and highs climb to the 100-107F range for most, with hotter temperatures through the River Valleys, and upper 90s possible even across the higher terrain. Heat Advisories are likely both Tuesday and Wednesday, and while Thursday and Friday will be slightly cooler, additional Heat Advisories may be needed for portions of the area. Despite the slow "cooling" trend after Tuesday/Wednesday, temperatures will still remain above normal through next weekend, with highs in the upper 90s/lower 100s looking to stick around for awhile. Unfortunately, with the hot temperatures, rain chances will also decrease, with the best opportunity for diurnally driven storms confined to the higher terrain and immediately adjacent plains of Southeast New Mexico and Southwest Texas. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Big Spring 72 105 75 105 / 10 0 10 0 Carlsbad 72 104 73 106 / 10 10 10 0 Dryden 75 104 75 105 / 0 0 0 0 Fort Stockton 73 103 75 105 / 10 0 10 0 Guadalupe Pass 70 95 71 95 / 10 10 10 10 Hobbs 70 102 72 105 / 10 0 10 0 Marfa 61 94 62 98 / 10 20 10 10 Midland Intl Airport 74 105 76 106 / 10 0 10 0 Odessa 74 104 76 107 / 10 0 10 0 Wink 74 107 76 109 / 10 0 10 0 && .MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NM...None. TX...None. && 99/99/99
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 147 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2020 NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082- 270>282-031900- 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- 147 PM CDT Sun Aug 2 2020 /1247 PM MDT Sun Aug 2 2020/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast New Mexico, southwest Texas, and western Texas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Thunderstorms are possible into tonight across most of the area, especially Southeast New Mexico and the northwestern Permian Basin. A few of these storms may be strong to severe with damaging winds, hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rain possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday Widespread temperatures in the triple digits are expected beginning on Tuesday and will continue through Saturday. Temperatures may reach Heat Advisory criteria across some areas. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. Please relay any information about observed severe weather to the NWS while following all local, state and CDC guidelines. 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
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
858 PM CDT SUN AUG 2 2020
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0815 PM TSTM WND GST 2 SW SNYDER 32.69N 100.94W
08/02/2020 M60 MPH Scurry TX ASOS
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DAVID.HENNIGThe Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 54 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 07:48 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
A thunderstorm moved across Glasscock County and produced a 61 mph wind gust as measured by the mesonet.
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