{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.21c866b5c661d83c0c498913a78a1b6068fd5278.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-01","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.21c866b5c661d83c0c498913a78a1b6068fd5278.001.1","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":159,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Central Brewster County; Chisos Basin; Lower Brewster County\n**Issued by:** NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n**Sent:** 2026-07-01T17:31:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-01T17:31:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-01T18:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 531 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8\nmiles south of Chisos Basin, or 14 miles southwest of Panther\nJunction. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nChisos Basin and Big Bend National Park.\n\n## Instructions\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\n\nPersons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until\nthis storm passes."}