Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 16:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 616 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles northeast of Persimmon Gap, or 37 miles southwest of Sanderson, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Brewster County.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Central Brewster County; Lower Brewster County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX