| Event | Special Weather Statement |
| Severity | Moderate |
| Urgency | Expected |
| Certainty | Observed |
| Area | Andrews; Ector |
| Effective | 9/19/2026, 6:06:00 PM CDT |
| Expires | 9/19/2026, 6:45:00 PM CDT |
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:06PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Details
At 606 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southeast of Andrews. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Ector
and southeastern Andrews Counties.
Instructions
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.
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