Special Weather Statement
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Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
⏳ In force until Wed 14 Oct, 07:00 📍 Dawson; Borden; Howard (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
At 1022 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ackerly, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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... Ackerly, Gail, and Vealmoor.
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyObserved
EventSpecial Weather Statement
Response typeExecute
CategoryMet
Affected areaDawson; Borden; Howard
Issuing authorityNWS Midland/Odessa TX
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-13T22:22:00-05:00
Effective2026-10-13T22:22:00-05:00
Onset2026-10-13T22:22:00-05:00
Expires2026-10-13T23:00:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for western Texas.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a93d93209472987b0679a5fb897af1361d3fefb5.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for western Texas.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- At 1022 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ackerly, moving northeast at 40 mph.
- HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
- Ackerly, Gail, and Vealmoor.
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