First published 9/19/2026, 9:31:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 9:31:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Midland/Odessa (Midland–Odessa, TX)

National Weather Service (NWS) Midland/Odessa issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on 2026-09-19 at 16:20 CDT (2026-09-19T21:20:00Z) for the Midland–Odessa, Texas area, effective until 17:00 CDT the same day. The warning indicates active severe thunderstorms in the vicinity of Midland and Odessa.

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: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 7/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How 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).

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorms can produce damaging winds, large hail, intense rainfall, and localized travel and infrastructure impacts. Residents and travelers in the Midland–Odessa area should take immediate protective actions and monitor updates from NWS.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 4:20PM CDT until September 19 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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