First published Oct 14, 2026, 1:22:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 1:22:15 AM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 8:19PM CDT until October 13 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

A radar-indicated storm near West Odessa and Penwell was reported with baseball-size hail, 70 mph wind gusts, lightning, and torrential rain. The warning advised people to shelter indoors immediately.

Why it matters

The warning describes an immediate local threat and calls for people outdoors to move to shelter.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 8:19PM CDT until October 13 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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