First published 9/19/2026, 6:28:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 6:28:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Midland/Odessa TX

The National Weather Service Midland/Odessa issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Sept 19 at 1:22 PM CDT (2026-09-19T18:22:00Z) valid until 1:45 PM CDT for the Midland/Odessa area of Texas. Active warning implies imminent hazardous winds, hail, and brief localized impacts to people and travel.

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: 6/10The 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: 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

Active severe thunderstorm warnings indicate an immediate threat to life and property in the warned area and can cause damage, power outages, and travel disruptions.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 1:22PM CDT until September 19 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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