{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.4a097cef1a6e1fa6dd2378a8a72f31b247dec621.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 5:55PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-19","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.4a097cef1a6e1fa6dd2378a8a72f31b247dec621.001.1","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":131,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 5:55PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills; Central Brewster County\n**Issued by:** NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n**Sent:** 2026-07-19T17:55:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-19T17:55:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-19T18:45:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 555 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15\nmiles southeast of Alpine, moving north at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nAlpine and Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways."}