Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 12:16AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

**Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 12:16AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX**

At 1214 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fluvanna to near Snyder to 7 miles southeast of J B Thomas Reservoir. Movement was northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Snyder, Colorado City, Fluvanna, Colorado City Airport, J B Thomas Reservoir, Inadale, Randalls Corner, Hermleigh, Winston Field, Cuthbert, Knapp, Buford, Dunn, and Ira.

**What You Should Do:**

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

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

- **Effective:** Sep 20, 2026 12:16 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 1:00 AM UTC

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