Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX**

At 145 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southwest of Balmorhea State Park, or 14 miles north of Fort Davis. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

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... Buffalo Trail Scout Camp and Star Mountain.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Midland/Odessa TX

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 1:45 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 2:30 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*