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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 1:18AM CDT until October 14 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

A severe thunderstorm was reported near Crane, Texas, moving northeast at 40 mph, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. The warning advised people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor.

Why it matters

The warning described an immediate local threat and gave protective shelter instructions.

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
7/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
9/10

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