A nearby trough, coupled with a very moist airmass, led to the development of a line of showers and thunderstorms in New Mexico during the morning of the 13th. This line moved across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas throughout the day, strengthening in the afternoon thanks to diurnal destabilization.
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A nearby trough, coupled with a very moist airmass, led to the development of a line of showers and thunderstorms in New Mexico during the morning of the 13th. This line moved across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas throughout the day, strengthening in the afternoon thanks to diurnal destabilization. Additional thunderstorms developed in Southeast New Mexico behind this line in the higher terrain. Though no severe wind/hail was reported, multiple reports of flash flooding were received, mainly from Lamesa and Artesia. Activity tended to wane after dark.
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 Sep 13, 12:24 PM MST, 2 hours 26 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 224 PM CDT Sat Sep 13 2025 ...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 224 PM CDT Sat Sep 13 2025 - Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms (40-70 percent chance) will continue across southeast New Mexico, much of the Permian Basin, Upper Trans Pecos, and into the Davis Mountains/ Marfa Plateau through tonight. - Locally heavy rain and localized flash flooding will be possible tonight, especially across the southeast New Mexico Plains and northwestern Permian Basin. Isolated severe storms capable of producing damaging winds and large hail will also be possible over these areas through this evening. - Dry conditions return for much of next week. && .SHORT TERM... (This afternoon through Sunday night) Issued at 224 PM CDT Sat Sep 13 2025 An upper-level trough remains positioned across the Rocky Mountains and into the Desert Southwest early this afternoon, while upper-level ridging extends from eastern portions of Texas to the Mississippi Valley region. Mesoscale analysis shows a region of enhanced deep layer moisture (precipitable water values between 1.4-1.6 inches) extending from southeast New Mexico into the Upper Trans Pecos region, Guadalupe/Davis Mountains, Van Horn Corridor, Marfa Plateau, and western Big Bend region ahead of the approaching trough axis to our west. A broken band of rain showers with isolated embedded thunderstorms has affected much of this above mentioned region this morning into early this afternoon, with a few locations picking up to between a quarter and a half inch of rain over parts of southwest Texas, including the Davis Mountains and Marfa Plateau region, as well as around Tatum in northern Lea county. The upper-level trough will gradually shift toward the central/southern Rockies and adjacent high plains tonight into Sunday morning. Shortwave impulses embedded within the resultant southwesterly flow aloft will continue to translate across southeast New Mexico into portions of west Texas through this time frame. Short range and high resolution CAMs remain in relatively good agreement with additional development of showers and thunderstorms across much of southeast New Mexico and into the northwestern/western Permian Basin, Upper Trans Pecos, and into southwest Texas later this afternoon into this evening, before the complex of rain showers/embedded thunderstorms potentially move into portions of the Permian Basin and Trans Pecos region overnight. We will keep rain chances fairly high (50-70%) over areas mainly along and west of a Lamesa-Kermit-Fort Davis-Marfa- Presidio line through this tonight, with lower chances (20- 50 percent) across much of the rest of the area. We will continue to monitor for a low end severe weather risk across southeast New Mexico into the northwestern Basin as well as over the Guadalupe Mountains this afternoon/evening where CAPE values up to 1000- 2000 J/KG may coincide with up to 30-40 kt of effective bulk shear. The primary concerns will be a localized hail/damaging wind threat. Locally heavy rainfall will be also be possible late this afternoon into this evening/late tonight, especially over southeast New Mexico and portions of the Permian Basin, where localized rainfall amounts up to 1-2" may be possible as the complex of showers/storms moves into these areas. We will be monitoring closely for localized flash flooding concerns over these locations through tonight. The upper-level trough will lift toward the central Plains on Sunday, allowing for a more zonal flow aloft to take shape across southeast New Mexico and a good portion of west Texas. Additional shortwave impulses embedded within this flow along with abundant moisture will bring a continued good chance (40-60 percent) of showers and thunderstorms to the Permian Basin, Trans Pecos, and the Davis Mountains/Marfa Plateau/Big Bend region on Sunday. A few storms will still be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall. Highs on Sunday will range from the mid 80s to lower 90s over most of the region, except in the mid 90s to around 100 degrees along the Rio Grande. Overnight lows tonight and Sunday night will mostly range in the 60s, except lower 70s along the Rio Grande. && .LONG TERM... (Monday through Friday) Issued at 224 PM CDT Sat Sep 13 2025 No significant changes were made to the extended portion of the forecast. Residual moisture may aid in the development of isolated to scattered showers/storms over portions of the Permian Basin and into the southwest mountains on Monday. Weak ridging aloft generally builds across our forecast area, with dry conditions generally expected through the Tuesday-Friday time frame. Highs will mostly range in the 80s to lower 90s each day with lows mainly in the 60s, except for a few readings in the mid to upper 50s over higher elevation areas and in the lower 70s along the Rio Grande. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1222 PM CDT Sat Sep 13 2025 Generally VFR conditions expected at all sites today. Showers are currently evident at/around HOB, INK, PEQ, and FST. This activity will persist through the afternoon. In addition, have also included PROB30s for thunderstorms at all sites except MAF through this evening. Drops to MVFR visibility will be possible for any thunderstorm that moves over any of the terminals. Otherwise, gusty southeasterly winds diminish later this evening. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Big Spring 91 69 87 67 / 0 40 50 20 Carlsbad 87 64 89 64 / 60 60 10 10 Dryden 92 72 90 70 / 10 20 40 10 Fort Stockton 89 68 90 67 / 40 30 60 10 Guadalupe Pass 80 61 82 62 / 60 60 10 10 Hobbs 84 63 86 63 / 50 70 30 10 Marfa 82 60 82 59 / 50 60 60 20 Midland Intl Airport 90 70 89 67 / 10 40 40 20 Odessa 89 68 88 67 / 20 40 40 20 Wink 89 67 90 67 / 30 50 30 10 && .MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. NM...None. && SHORT TERM...21 LONG TERM....21 AVIATION...13
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
304 PM CDT Sat Sep 13 2025
TXZ046-132045-
Dawson TX-
304 PM CDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT DAWSON COUNTY THROUGH 345 PM
CDT...
At 303 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from New Moore to 12 miles southwest of Lamesa.
Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lamesa, Welch, Lamesa Municipal Airport, Los Ybanez, Sparenberg,
Tenmile, Patricia, Punkin Center, Arvana, Hancock, Key, and Klondike.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3259 10169 3252 10198 3253 10219 3296 10220
3296 10170
TIME...MOT...LOC 2003Z 227DEG 31KT 3305 10204 3260 10210
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
21.Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
348 PM CDT Sat Sep 13 2025
TXZ061-068-132130-
Crane TX-Ector TX-
348 PM CDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN ECTOR AND NORTH
CENTRAL CRANE COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM CDT...
At 348 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles south of West Odessa, or 18 miles southwest of Odessa, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Odessa, West Odessa, and Pleasant Farms.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 104 and 119.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3158 10250 3167 10261 3193 10243 3182 10229
3170 10229
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 231DEG 12KT 3164 10250
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
21Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
404 PM CDT Sat Sep 13 2025
TXZ046-051-132145-
Martin TX-Dawson TX-
404 PM CDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MARTIN AND
SOUTHEASTERN DAWSON COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM CDT...
At 404 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Ackerly, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Law enforcement.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Ackerly, Sparenberg, Tenmile, and Klondike.
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 3225 10169 3240 10206 3263 10198 3260 10169
TIME...MOT...LOC 2104Z 295DEG 13KT 3248 10186
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
21Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
310 PM MDT Sat Sep 13 2025
NMZ028-132200-
Eddy County Plains NM-
310 PM MDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN EDDY COUNTY THROUGH
400 PM MDT...
At 310 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hope, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Artesia, Hope, Atoka, Dayton, and Artesia Municipal 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 3290 10484 3296 10435 3296 10431 3267 10429
3264 10484
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 263DEG 17KT 3281 10469
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
21Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
311 PM MDT Sat Sep 13 2025
NMZ027-028-132200-
Eddy County Plains NM-Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County NM-
311 PM MDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN EDDY COUNTY THROUGH
400 PM MDT...
At 311 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lincoln National Forest, or 30 miles north of Pine Springs, moving
east 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...
Lincoln National Forest and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3224 10484 3243 10485 3243 10434 3217 10439
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 275DEG 23KT 3233 10480
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
21Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
425 PM CDT Sat Sep 13 2025
TXZ061-062-132215-
Midland TX-Ector TX-
425 PM CDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL ECTOR...
NORTHWESTERN MIDLAND AND SOUTHWESTERN MARTIN COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM
CDT...
At 424 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Midland International Air and Space Port, or near Midland, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Midland, Odessa, Greenwood, Midland International Air and Space Port,
Cotton Flat, Warfield, and Midland Airpark.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 120 and 145.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3180 10227 3189 10236 3209 10216 3204 10185
TIME...MOT...LOC 2124Z 233DEG 41KT 3194 10218
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
LopezThe Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 163 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:50 UTC.
4 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Flash Flooding was reported along US 285 and Main St in Artesia by an NWS employee via a member of the public. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Curb-to-curb roadway flooding in Artesia was reported by a storm spotter. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
Bolton Rd closed at Eagle Draw by Eddy County Emergency Management due to flash flooding. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
A trained spotter shared a video of continued flash flooding on Bolton Rd from Eagle Draw near Artesia. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar. No damage was reported.
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, September 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: 1285245, 1285246, 1285247, 1285248.