First published 9/19/2026, 8:17:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 8:17:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Midland/Odessa (TX) issued Sep 19

The National Weather Service Midland/Odessa office issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on September 19, with an issuance time of 2:53 PM CDT and valid until 3:30 PM CDT. The warning covers the Midland/Odessa area in western Texas.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

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: 5/10The 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: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorms can produce damaging straight-line winds, large hail, and sudden hazardous driving conditions. Residents and travelers in the warned area should take shelter and avoid unnecessary travel until the warning expires.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 2:53PM CDT until September 19 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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