Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 4:11PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 411 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 13 miles southwest of Gaines County Airport, or 15
miles southwest of Seminole, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Seminole, Gaines County Airport, and Paynes Corner.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Gaines; Andrews
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov