Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Midland and Surrounding West Texas Counties Until 11:15 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Midland and surrounding counties as a storm capable of 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail moves through the region.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (NWS alert type code: SVW). The alert was issued at 10:24 PM CST on February 13 and remains in effect until 11:15 PM CST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several counties in western Texas, including:
- Midland County
- West central Glasscock County
- Southeastern Ector County
- Northeastern Crane County
- Northwestern Upton County
Specific locations expected to be impacted include Midland, Greenwood, Cotton Flat, Skywest Airport, Spraberry, and Pleasant Farms.
What You Should Do
For your protection, residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Because torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, officials warn that flash flooding is possible. Do not attempt to drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 10:24 PM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 12 miles northwest of Crane, moving northeast at a high speed of 60 mph. The primary hazards associated with this storm include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
- Rainfall: Torrential rain is currently occurring with the system.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 10:24 PM CST on February 13, 2026. The storm is moving rapidly at 60 mph and the warning is currently scheduled to expire at 11:15 PM CST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice