Kress Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Flash Flood Warning issued September 24 at 9:44PM CDT until September 24 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

At 944 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Terlingua and Study Butte. This includes the following streams and drainages... Terlingua Creek, Comanche Creek, Well Creek, Dark Canyon Creek, Nine Point Draw, Cottonwood Creek and Dawson Creek.

Flood Advisory issued September 24 at 9:39PM CDT until September 25 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Armstrong County in the panhandle of Texas... Southwestern Carson County in the panhandle of Texas... Southeastern Potter County in the panhandle of Texas... Northeastern Randall County in the panhandle of Texas... * WHEN...Until 1245 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 939 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Amarillo, Canyon, Lake Tanglewood, Washburn, Palo Duro Canyon, Mescalero Park, Timbercreek Canyon and Pantex. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Air Quality Alert issued September 24 at 2:56PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

AQAHGX The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for Friday, September 25, 2026. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas on Friday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA Take Care of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean

Air Quality Alert issued September 24 at 2:46PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

AQAFWD The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Friday, September 25, 2026. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Friday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts (www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/ozonefacts) Air North Texas: (www.airnorthtexas.org) EPA Air Now (www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action.local_state&STATEID=45&TAB=0) Take care of Texas (www.takecareoftexas.org) North Central Texas Council of Governments Air Quality (www.nctcog.org/trans/air/index.asp)

Flood Watch issued September 24 at 1:18PM MDT until September 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Lea, Eddy County Plains, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County and Northern Lea and southwest Texas, including the following areas, Chinati Mountains, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, Eastern Culberson, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Marfa Plateau, Presidio Valley and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor. * WHEN...Through tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop and spread over the Watch area today through early tomorrow morning. Heavy rainfall may quickly result in areas of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued September 24 at 12:18PM MDT until September 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...El Paso and Hudspeth Counties in Far West Texas. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will remain in place through at least Friday morning, with weak disturbances producing periods of showers and thunderstorms. These storms will be far more localized than the rain we have already seen, and confidence in precise timing is low. But given the saturated conditions in the area, even brief storms could lead to localized flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued September 24 at 11:44AM CDT until September 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma, including the following counties, Cimarron and Texas and the Panhandle of Texas, including the following counties, Dallam, Hartley and Sherman. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall of 2-4" over the last 24 hours has fallen over the area. Additional rainfall over saturated grounds could lead to run-off and flooding concerns. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Kress.

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