Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:48PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 547 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Midland International Air and Space Port
to 22 miles southeast of Odessa. Movement was east at 5 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...
Skywest Airport.
This includes Interstate 20 near mile marker 126.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Midland; Upton
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov