Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 17:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 7:43PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 742 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Champion, or 11 miles southeast of Colorado City, moving north at 20 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. Locations impacted include... Loraine. This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 222 and 228.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Mitchell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX