Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/21/2026 13:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles west of Andrews, moving northeast at 20 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... Andrews, Florey, Frankel City, and Andrews County Airport.
Instruction: 
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. 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.
Area Description: 
Gaines; Andrews
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov