First published 9/19/2026, 7:07:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 7:07:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Midland/Odessa TX (issued Sep 19 1:45 PM CDT)

National Weather Service Midland/Odessa issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-19T18:45:00Z (publishedAt) covering the Midland/Odessa, Texas area. The statement is an official local weather alert; the specific hazards/details are not included in the supplied fields.

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: 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: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Official NWS statements provide timely, authoritative notice of hazardous or impactful weather that can affect public safety and local travel. Recipients in the Midland/Odessa area should check full NWS products for specific guidance and actions.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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