{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.13774b6dba5706e29c9806e1f2132d2916257d96.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued May 20 at 5:43PM CDT until May 20 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.13774b6dba5706e29c9806e1f2132d2916257d96.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Midland/Odessa TX"},"word_count":154,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued May 20 at 5:43PM CDT until May 20 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Brewster, TX; Pecos, TX\n**Issued by:** NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n**Sent:** 2026-05-20T17:43:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-20T17:43:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-20T19:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 543 PM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing\nheavy rain sixteen miles south of Fort Stockton on US 385. Between 1\nand 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue,\nbut little to no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is\nalready occurring.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Emergency management reported.\n\nIMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,\nhighways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor\ndrainage and low-lying areas.\n\nSome locations that will experience flash flooding include...\nAlpine and Sierra Madera.\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads."}