Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Ector, Ward, Winkler, and Crane Counties in West Texas
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of West Texas, including Odessa and Monahans, as a storm with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail moves through the area.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- West Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of western Texas. The alert was triggered by radar-indicated conditions showing a severe thunderstorm located near Thorntonville, or near Monahans, moving northeast at 45 mph.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions in western Texas are under the warning:
- Southern Ector County
- Northeastern Ward County
- Southeastern Winkler County
- Northwestern Crane County
Specific locations impacted include Odessa, Monahans, Thorntonville, Goldsmith, West Odessa, Wickett, Penwell, Roy Hurd Memorial Airport, and Monahans Sandhills State Park. The warning area also encompasses Interstate 20 between mile markers 68 and 114.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are advised to stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. Because torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to flash flooding, do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected. This may result in damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
- Rainfall: Torrential rain is currently accompanying the storm.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of 9:44 PM CST on February 13. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:30 PM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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