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Tornado Warning for Pecos, TX

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Pecos
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What is happening

At 246 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles northeast of Fort Stockton, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be...

What the bulletin says to do

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

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Bulletin details

At 246 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles northeast of Fort Stockton, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Pecos County.

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Official revisions

3 captured
  1. Update

    Tornado Warning issued October 14 at 2:46PM CDT until October 14 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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  2. Update

    Tornado Warning issued October 14 at 2:36PM CDT until October 14 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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  3. Alert

    Tornado Warning issued October 14 at 2:30PM CDT until October 14 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Midland/Odessa TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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