Moist upslope flow allowed thunderstorms to develop in and around the higher terrain of west Texas, especially near the Davis Mountains. A couple of storms managed to become severe, producing damaging winds in Pecos and Jeff Davis counties.
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The episode as NWS MAF wrote it up.
Moist upslope flow allowed thunderstorms to develop in and around the higher terrain of west Texas, especially near the Davis Mountains. A couple of storms managed to become severe, producing damaging winds in Pecos and Jeff Davis counties.
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 10, 12:51 PM CST, 2 hours 35 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 151 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2026 ...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 118 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2026 - Hot temperatures return across the area today and Thursday. The hottest temperatures (highs between 104-108, locally nearing 110) will be along the Rio Grande and in the Pecos River Valley. - Temperatures cool down a touch this weekend before a cold front brings even cooler conditions early next week. - Near daily rain chances are forecast for western portions of our area through the end of the week. By early next week, rain chances become low to medium areawide. && .SHORT TERM... (This afternoon through Thursday night) Issued at 118 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2026 Water vapor imagery shows a broad trough over western portions of the CONUS and ridging across the northeast. Meanwhile, zonal flow aloft and 500mb heights around 590 decimeters maintain hot temperatures. With that said, highs in the upper 90s and above the century mark are to be commonplace this afternoon and Thursday. Many spots along the Pecos River Valley and the Rio Grande can expect to see highs top out between 104 and 108 degrees, with some spots along the border (including the Big Bend) seeing temperatures approach 110 degrees. While temperatures don't quite meet Heat Advisory criteria, we cannot stress enough the importance of drinking plenty of fluids (water and electrolyte drinks) and taking frequent breaks under shade or inside a building with air conditioning. This is especially for those who work outside or spend a lot of time outdoors. The other side of the weather story today and tomorrow are the chances of isolated to scattered shower/thunderstorms. Upslope flow and weak forcing along the dryline yield low (10-30%) chances of showers/storms across the higher terrain through the western Permian Basin this afternoon and evening. By tomorrow, chances (20-40%) mainly reside in and around the Davis Mountains as weak upslope flow persists. A few storms may become strong, capable of producing gusty winds, small hail, and localized flash flooding with the heaviest rainfall (though the overall severe and flash flood threat is low). Farther to the east, winds become breezy (15-20 mph sustained) in response to surface troughing across eastern portions of the Permian Basin and Lower Trans-Pecos. Lows tonight and tomorrow night remain in the low-to-mid 70s for most. Greening && .LONG TERM... (Friday through Tuesday) Issued at 118 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2026 Low level flow becomes slightly more southeasterly on Friday providing better access to cooler gulf air with this pattern continuing into the weekend. Therefore temperatures should cool slightly on Friday, getting closer to normal for this time of year with highs reaching the mid to upper 90s for most areas, low 100s in the river valleys. Temps remain seasonably hot Saturday but the pattern becomes more uncertain on Sunday. Models depict a large trough moving into the upper Midwest pushing a cold front into West Texas and eastern New Mexico on Sunday. How far south this front makes it will greatly determine the highs and rain chances for Sunday afternoon. The current NBM is trying to have it's cake and eat it too; showing hot temperatures like the front fails to arrive, while increasing rain chances like the front does arrive. The more likely solution may be the front makes it into the area if not on it's own then with an assist from outflow from convection in the TX Panhandle. Even if it doesn't quite make it this far south the likely increase in cloud cover should cool temps down a couple of degrees so the greatest uncertainty lies in the temperature forecast. High pressure behind the front builds south Monday and Tuesday providing a return of below normal temperatures and continuing what has been a mild start to the summer so far. The best rain chances are closer to the front and push into the Big Bend by Tuesday. An upper ridge then builds into the Great Plains by late in the week bringing hotter and drier conditions to the CWA. Hennig && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1221 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2026 VFR conditions prevail at all terminals the next 24 hours. Southerly to south/southeasterly winds persist for most, with gusts ranging between 20-25 knots this afternoon and evening. A couple of showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening across the Trans Pecos and Stockton Plateau. However, confidence in coverage is lacking. Have thus included PROB30s for TS at FST, PEQ, and INK from 19Z-01Z to account for this. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Big Spring 73 100 73 95 / 0 0 0 0 Carlsbad 73 106 72 97 / 10 0 10 10 Dryden 74 99 74 96 / 0 0 0 0 Fort Stockton 72 104 72 95 / 30 10 0 0 Guadalupe Pass 72 96 70 88 / 10 0 0 30 Hobbs 69 103 68 93 / 20 0 10 10 Marfa 63 96 62 91 / 30 30 20 30 Midland Intl Airport 72 99 73 94 / 10 0 0 0 Odessa 72 100 72 94 / 10 0 0 0 Wink 73 104 73 96 / 30 0 0 0 && .MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. NM...None. && SHORT TERM...55 LONG TERM....10 AVIATION...55
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
246 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2026
TXZ075-274-277-278-102015-
Pecos TX-Reeves County Plains TX-Davis Mountains Foothills TX-
Davis Mountains TX-
246 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL PECOS...NORTHERN
BREWSTER...SOUTH CENTRAL REEVES AND EAST CENTRAL JEFF DAVIS COUNTIES
THROUGH 315 PM CDT...
At 245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles northeast of Camp Mitre Peak, or 15 miles east of Fort Davis.
This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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.
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 3057 10359 3065 10375 3096 10369 3072 10318
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 202DEG 4KT 3066 10364
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
KLGSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
258 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2026
TXZ274-102030-
Reeves County Plains TX-
258 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL REEVES AND EASTERN
CULBERSON COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM CDT...
At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles northwest of Toyah, moving east at 15 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Reeves
and eastern Culberson Counties.
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 3161 10406 3163 10405 3163 10378 3132 10384
3148 10407
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 280DEG 15KT 3153 10399
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
21Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
309 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2026
TXZ274-278-102045-
Reeves County Plains TX-Davis Mountains Foothills TX-
309 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN REEVES COUNTY
THROUGH 345 PM CDT...
At 309 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Balmorhea, or 18 miles south of Toyah, moving
northeast at 15 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...
Verhalen.
This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 197 and 207.
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 3095 10382 3102 10393 3128 10384 3114 10354
TIME...MOT...LOC 2009Z 216DEG 13KT 3105 10383
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
11The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 149 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:27 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Pecos Fire Department reported that a semi was overturned and another jackknifed on Interstate 20 near mile marker 33. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar. The cost of damages and the max wind gust is also estimated.
The West Texas Mesonet station 167 Toyahvale 13W recorded a wind gust of 64 mph.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Texas in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in Texas, June 2026
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: 1339829, 1339830.