Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Borden and Northeastern Dawson Counties, TX
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northwestern Borden County and northeastern Dawson County in western Texas until 8:45 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Western Texas
- Issued
- September 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX. The alert is effective from 8:11 PM CDT on September 15, 2026, until 8:45 PM CDT on September 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northwestern Borden County and northeastern Dawson County in western Texas. The storm was located 13 miles east of Lamesa Municipal Airport, or 14 miles west of Gail, at the time of issuance.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 8:11 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located in the area, moving northwest at 15 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 8:45 PM CDT on September 15, 2026.
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