{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.f785e869f628979a05165a6f1d02c1a6b5352fb8.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:48PM 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.f785e869f628979a05165a6f1d02c1a6b5352fb8.001.1","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":130,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:48PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Midland; Upton\n**Issued by:** NWS Midland/Odessa TX\n**Sent:** 2026-09-21T17:48:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-21T17:48:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-21T18:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 547 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along\na line extending from near Midland International Air and Space Port\nto 22 miles southeast of Odessa. Movement was east at 5 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...\nSkywest Airport.\n\nThis includes Interstate 20 near mile marker 126.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead\nto localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways."}