A Tornado Warning is in effect until 3:15 p.m. CDT Wednesday for north central Pecos County near Fort Stockton, Texas, as severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 70 mph and quarter-size hail move across West Texas.
Several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are also active in the Permian Basin, South Plains and Rolling Plains. Torrential rain may cause flash flooding.
Tornado Warning: Pecos County
At 2:46 p.m. CDT, NWS Midland/Odessa reported a storm capable of producing a tornado 10 miles northeast of Fort Stockton, moving northeast at 20 mph.
The source is radar-indicated rotation. The storm also carries quarter-size hail.
It will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Pecos County.
Flying debris will be dangerous. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed, and tree damage is likely.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings: Pecos, Ward and Crane Counties
North central Pecos County, until 3 p.m.: a storm 9 miles north of Fort Stockton with gusts up to 70 mph and quarter-size hail. It includes Interstate 10 near mile marker 265. The damage threat is considerable.
Central Pecos County, until 3:15 p.m.: a storm 13 miles southeast of Fort Stockton, moving northeast at 40 mph, with 60 mph gusts and quarter-size hail. It includes Girvin and Interstate 10 between mile markers 264 and 284.
Northern Pecos, southeastern Ward and northwestern Crane counties, until 3:15 p.m.: a storm over Grandfalls, 17 miles south of Monahans, with 60 mph gusts and nickel-size hail. It includes Monahans, Royalty, Imperial Reservoir and Interstate 20 near mile marker 83.
South Plains and Rolling Plains
Southwestern Dickens, north central Garza and southeastern Crosby counties, until 3:45 p.m.: a storm near Kalgary with 60 mph gusts and quarter-size hail. It includes Crosbyton, Spur and White River Lake.
Northern King and southeastern Cottle counties, until 3:45 p.m.: a storm over Guthrie with 60 mph gusts and quarter-size hail. It includes Guthrie, Grow and Chalk.
Southwestern Foard and northwestern Knox counties, until 3 p.m.: a storm 7 miles northwest of Truscott with 60 mph gusts and nickel-size hail, issued by NWS Norman.
Safety Reminders
If you are in a Tornado Warning, take cover now.
Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.
If you are outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter.
In severe thunderstorm warnings, move to an interior room on the lowest floor.
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
For live updates, follow NWS Midland and NWS Lubbock on X.
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