A stationary boundary draped across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas became a focus for shower and thunderstorm development during the afternoon of the 29th. A few storms produced damaging wind gusts, and some urban flooding was reported in Odessa.
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A stationary boundary draped across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas became a focus for shower and thunderstorm development during the afternoon of the 29th. A few storms produced damaging wind gusts, and some urban flooding was reported in Odessa.
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 Aug 29, 4:46 PM MST, 44 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 646 PM CDT Fri Aug 29 2025 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 646 PM CDT Fri Aug 29 2025 - Above normal temperatures with a low to medium (20-60%) chance of thunderstorms over the mountains, Southeast New Mexico and Permian Basin today. - A cold front on Saturday brings below-normal temperatures and increased precipitation chances. There will be a medium to high (50- 80%) chance of thunderstorms each day through Labor Day for much of the region. - There is medium to high (50-80%) confidence in 0.5" to 1" rainfall totals through Labor Day for a large portion of the area. There is low (10-30%) confidence in 1.5" or higher rainfall totals, but locally higher amounts are possible. - Widespread flash flooding appears unlikely, but localized flash flooding remains possible. Urban and low-lying areas are most at risk for potential flash flooding. && .SHORT TERM... (This afternoon through Saturday night) Issued at 113 PM CDT Fri Aug 29 2025 Little change to the overall forecast. A stalled front sits over the Permian Basin west across the Pecos River Valley and into the upper Trans Pecos. This front will be part of the focus for scattered showers and storms developing this afternoon and carrying into this evening. Ensemble guidance for tonight through to early Saturday morning show much of the activity beginning in eastern New Mexico and heading southeast into southeast NM and the Permian Basin. Isolated activity will also develop across the Davis Mountains and the Stockton Plateau and decay after sunset. The front lingers over the northern part of the CWA through Saturday morning. Highs for most reach into the mid to upper 90s before rain chances increase Saturday afternoon/evening. Once again, the front acts as a focus for convection to develop over southeast New Mexico and the Permian Basin. Most areas could see between a half inch and inch of rain over the course of Saturday and into Saturday night with lower amounts south of I-10, excluding the Davis Mountains. A few spots may see one to two inches depending on where the strongest and most efficient rain making storms occur. A few strong storms may be possible with heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning as the main threats, but severe storms are currently not expected. Localized flash flooding will be a threat with any slow moving or training thunderstorms, particularly late Saturday and into Sunday. -Stickney && .LONG TERM... (Sunday through Thursday) Issued at 113 PM CDT Fri Aug 29 2025 A soggy Sunday can be expected across the region. During the morning and early afternoon, lingering showers and thunderstorms from the previous day may be impacting portions of Southeast New Mexico and the Permian Basin. This activity should gradually weaken and dissipate into the afternoon as it moves south. The cold front and convective outflow that helped generate these showers and thunderstorms will continue its slow march south through our region. Between the cold front, any outflow, and lingering clouds, below- normal temperatures are expected for all except for areas near the Rio Grande. Lower to middle 80s across the bulk of the area will be 5 to 10 degrees below normal for this time of year. Despite the cooler weather, another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected by the afternoon and evening. The greatest chance of precipitation is anticipated to be further south compared to Saturday with the continued progression of the cold front. There will be a high (60-80%) chance of precipitation along the Trans Pecos and over neighboring areas. Elsewhere a slightly lower (40- 60%) chance of precipitation is expected. For Labor Day, a similar scenario to Sunday is expected, though further to the south. There may be lingering showers and thunderstorms during the morning and early afternoon before another round of showers and thunderstorms develops during the late afternoon and evening. Temperatures continue to remain well-below normal, even along the Rio Grande this time. There is a medium to high (50-70%) chance of precipitation across the Davis Mountains, Presidio Valley, and Big Bend. With a low to medium (20-40%) chance of precipitation along the Trans Pecos. Drier weather begins to makes its way into areas north of the Trans Pecos and additional rainfall appears unlikely. Over the course of the weekend and the Labor Day Holiday it is expected that many locations will have received significant rainfall. These rainfall amounts are not expected to cause widespread flash flooding, but localized flash flooding remains a concern. This threat is increased for areas in complex terrain or urban areas that are more susceptible to flooding. At this time, there is high (60-80%) confidence in 0.5" to 1" of rainfall for the majority. A few areas may receive upwards of 1.5" of rainfall. Rainfall amounts above 1.5" appear unlikely with only a low (10-30%) confidence in these amounts. That being said, if certain areas receive multiple rounds of heavy thunderstorms or prolonged downpours, locally higher amounts of 2"+ remain possible. After Monday, temperatures warm slightly, but remain below normal. Upper 80s and lower 90s can be anticipated throughout much of next week. Drier weather does return to the region, but a lingering threat of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms continues. There is a low (10-30%) chance of precipitation each day for portions of the area, especially over the mountains. Another cold front may enter the picture late next week, but ensemble guidance remains split on this outcome. This cold front will be monitored for another potential shot of increased precipitation and below normal temperatures. -Chehak && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 646 PM CDT Fri Aug 29 2025 VFR conditions prevail at all terminals. Have included -TSRA TEMPOs for all sites, except MAF and PEQ. However, -TSRA PROB30s were included for MAF/PEQ to account for lower probabilities and less certainty. Amendments will be likely based on radar trends and timing of shower/thunderstorm activity.&& .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Big Spring 71 93 69 82 / 30 50 80 80 Carlsbad 71 94 69 82 / 60 50 70 70 Dryden 75 100 74 95 / 10 10 20 50 Fort Stockton 72 97 69 89 / 10 30 40 70 Guadalupe Pass 66 85 64 75 / 50 60 60 80 Hobbs 67 91 65 82 / 50 60 80 60 Marfa 62 88 62 81 / 20 40 40 70 Midland Intl Airport 72 95 70 83 / 30 40 70 70 Odessa 72 95 69 82 / 30 50 70 70 Wink 72 95 69 84 / 30 50 70 70 && .MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. NM...None. && SHORT TERM...93 LONG TERM....91 AVIATION...55
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
319 PM MDT Fri Aug 29 2025
NMZ028-292145-
Eddy County Plains NM-
319 PM MDT Fri Aug 29 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN EDDY COUNTY THROUGH
345 PM MDT...
At 319 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Hope, moving southeast at 25 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.
Locations impacted include...
Hope.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 3252 10485 3252 10484 3285 10484 3269 10446
3237 10472 3247 10485
TIME...MOT...LOC 2119Z 304DEG 21KT 3263 10479
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
KLGSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
612 PM MDT Fri Aug 29 2025
NMZ033-034-300045-
Southern Lea County NM-Central Lea County NM-
612 PM MDT Fri Aug 29 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL LEA COUNTY THROUGH 645 PM
MDT...
At 610 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 9 miles west of Monument, or 19 miles southwest of
Hobbs, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Monument and Lea County Regional Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 3242 10339 3256 10367 3281 10357 3267 10310
TIME...MOT...LOC 0010Z 211DEG 6KT 3261 10343
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
KLGSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
612 PM MDT Fri Aug 29 2025
NMZ033-034-300045-
Southern Lea County NM-Central Lea County NM-
612 PM MDT Fri Aug 29 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL LEA COUNTY THROUGH 645 PM
MDT...
At 611 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 9 miles west of Monument, or 19 miles southwest of
Hobbs, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Monument and Lea County Regional Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 3242 10339 3256 10367 3281 10357 3267 10310
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 211DEG 6KT 3261 10343
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
55Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
717 PM CDT Fri Aug 29 2025
TXZ050-061-062-300045-
Midland TX-Andrews TX-Ector TX-
717 PM CDT Fri Aug 29 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT ECTOR...SOUTHEASTERN ANDREWS AND
WESTERN MIDLAND COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM CDT...
At 716 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Odessa, moving west at 20 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...
Midland, Odessa, Goldsmith, Midland International Air and Space Port,
West Odessa, Odessa Schlemeyer Field, Cotton Flat, Warfield, and
Skywest Airport.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 104 and 136.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 3195 10201 3166 10207 3179 10275 3215 10261
TIME...MOT...LOC 0016Z 112DEG 18KT 3190 10239
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
KLGThe Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 131 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:28 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
The Mesonet station FW0979 Hobbs measured a 69 mph wind gust. The time of occurrence is partially estimated.
The West Texas Mesonet station 5 NW Hobbs NM measured a 69 mph wind gust.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in New Mexico in 2025Every state in 2025This day in weather historyWarnings in New Mexico, August 2025
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: 1281949, 1281945.