{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.5944abdc574aa14c9ed25e6b99383183a8b75bc7.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:57PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.5944abdc574aa14c9ed25e6b99383183a8b75bc7.001.1","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":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:57PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Mitchell\n**Issued by:** NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n**Sent:** 2026-09-21T17:57:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-21T17:57:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-21T18:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 557 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong\nthunderstorms near Champion Creek Reservoir, or 11 miles southeast of\nColorado City, moving southeast at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nChampion Creek Reservoir, Lake Colorado City State Park, and Lake\nColorado City.\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.\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."}