Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 7:46PM CDT until July 5 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
SVRMAF
The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Mitchell County in western Texas...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 744 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Colorado City
Airport, or 8 miles west of Colorado City, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Colorado City mesonet recorded a wind gust of 67 mph at
7:32 PM.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Colorado City, Loraine, Colorado City Airport, Lake Colorado City,
Champion Creek Reservoir, Lake Colorado City State Park, Westbrook,
Cuthbert, and Buford.
This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 198 and 228.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Midland.
Area Description:
Mitchell, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: