First published 9/18/2026, 8:47:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:47:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Midland/Odessa TX (Sept 18, 2026)

National Weather Service Midland/Odessa issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 1:08 PM MDT. The notice originates from the NWS office serving the Midland/Odessa, Texas area. The source URL is an NWS alerts feed entry; the statement text and specific hazard details are not included in the supplied fields.

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: 7/10How 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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements can indicate hazardous or unusual weather that may affect public safety and local travel. Residents and travelers in the Midland/Odessa area should consult the full NWS message for details and take recommended precautions if the statement describes hazardous conditions.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 1:08PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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