Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Pecos and Terrell Counties in Southwestern Texas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southwestern Texas. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• East central Pecos County in southwestern Texas
• Northeastern Terrell County in southwestern Texas

Specific locations impacted include Sheffield, Iraan, the Iraan Municipal Airport, and the Terrell County Gas Plant. The warning also encompasses Interstate 10 between mile markers 321 and 327.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are urged to seek shelter immediately, as people and animals outdoors are at risk of injury. Expect potential damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles due to hail, as well as wind damage to trees and structures.

Expected Conditions

At 3:41 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of the Terrell County Gas Plant (approximately 15 miles south of Sheffield), moving north at 50 mph.

Primary Hazards:

• Hail: Ping pong ball size (up to 1.50 inches)
• Wind: Gusts reaching 60 mph
• Source: Radar indicated

Timeline

The alert was issued at 3:42 PM CDT on March 10, 2026. The warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 4:15 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.