Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Pecos County, TX
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NWS Midland/Odessa TX has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Pecos County until 3:30 PM CDT due to 60 mph winds and half dollar sized hail.
What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NOAA on June 14, 2026 and geographically references Pecos County, TX. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Midland/Odessa TX. Effective from 2:57 PM CDT to 3:30 PM CDT on May 18, 2026.
Affected Areas
East central Pecos County in southwestern Texas. Locations impacted include Iraan and Interstate 10 between mile markers 297 and 306.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 2:57 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles south of McCamey, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail (1.25 inches). Hail damage to vehicles is expected along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
Alert effective May 18 at 2:57 PM CDT until May 18 at 3:30 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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