City & County of Crane Office of Emergency Management

06/01/2026

An approaching storm system will bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms across southeast New Mexico and much of west Texas starting late Tuesday and continuing through the remainder of the week. The best chance of showers and storms will be from Tuesday night through Thursday. The latest forecast guidance continues to show increasing probabilities for heavy rainfall amounts exceeding 1" across much of our area. We will be monitoring for the potential of heavy rainfall that could result in flooding in urban and low-lying areas, as well as in arroyos, creeks, and streams. A few strong storms may also be possible each day, though the overall severe weather threat appears marginal.

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

Hot temperatures, breezy southwesterly winds, and very low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather conditions to the northwest Permian Basin, much of southeast New Mexico, and the Guadalupe Mountains this afternoon into early this evening.

We will transition to a more unsettled weather pattern from Tuesday through the end of the week. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will develop over the Permian Basin and Lower Trans Pecos on Tuesday along and ahead of a cold front moving into the area. A few storms could become severe Tuesday afternoon and evening, with large hail and damaging winds being the primary hazards. Chances for rain and thunderstorms increase from Wednesday into Thursday as the front stalls over the area and a series of upper level disturbances also move over our region. The best chances for rain and storms (60-80%) will be over the Permian Basin and Trans Pecos late Wednesday into Thursday, but isolated to scattered showers and storms (20-50%) will also develop across the rest of southeast New Mexico and west Texas. We will closely monitor the potential for a few strong to severe storms both days. Pockets of heavy rainfall may cause localized flash flooding late Wednesday into Thursday. Rain chances decrease Friday through the weekend, but isolated storms will remain possible each day. Temperatures will trend cooler mid-to-late week behind the front.

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05/15/2026

***WATCH***

The National Weather Service Has Issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for
Andrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Reagan, Scurry, Terrell, and Upton Counties

(A Watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain. A watch means that hazardous weather is possible. People should have a plan of action in case a storm threatens and they should listen for later information and possible warnings especially when planning travel or outdoor activities.)

05/04/2026

There will be a couple of hazards to watch for this week across southeast New Mexico and West Texas. Elevated fire weather conditions are expected today through Wednesday over the higher terrain of West Texas and southeast New Mexico. Strong to damaging winds are possible across the Guadalupe Mountains tomorrow afternoon and evening.

Above normal warmth begins this week with most areas in the 80s and 90s. A nearby upper level system moves through tomorrow bringing strong winds to the higher elevations. A cold front pushes through the region late Wednesday into Thursday, bringing temperatures into the 70s for Thursday. A few showers and storms are possible south of I-20 on Thursday afternoon. The current forecast does not show this activity being severe. Temperatures will warm back into the 80s and 90s to end the week and continue into this weekend.

04/27/2026

There will be a few hazards to watch for across southeast New Mexico and West Texas this week. Near Critical to critical fire weather conditions will occur today and tomorrow across southeast New Mexico and adjacent portions of West Texas. Rain and storm chances increase beginning late Wednesday and continue through at least Friday for much of the region where flooding may need monitoring.

Warm, dry, and breezy conditions are expected today and tomorrow with highs in the 80s and 90s today and many areas reaching the low to mid 90s tomorrow. Fire weather concerns will peak across southeast New Mexico this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon. An upper level system approaches on Wednesday and a cold front is ushered through the region. Rain and storm chances increase significantly beginning late Wednesday and into Thursday, particularly across the Permian Basin. Severe storms aren't currently expected, but with prolonged chances for rain, we will monitor the threat for flash flooding. Much cooler temperatures are expected from Thursday through the weekend with rain chances decreasing after Friday.

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04/20/2026

The primary weather hazard for West Texas and Southeast New Mexico this week is the potential for elevated to critical fire weather conditions each afternoon from Wednesday through Saturday. Please find additional forecast details below and in the attached graphics.

Key Details:
- Rain/Thunderstorms: Light showers across portions of the Permian Basin will move out later this afternoon. A few non-severe thunderstorms may develop later today and this evening, primarily along and south of the I-10 corridor. Additional sub-severe storms are possible Tuesday afternoon across southern areas.
- Fire Weather: Windy, warm, and dry conditions will affect the Guadalupe Mountains and Southeast New Mexico Wednesday through Saturday. Thursday is expected to be the day of greatest concern for high fire danger across many locations.
- Temperatures: After a cool day today, temperatures will warm quickly through midweek. From Thursday through the weekend, high temperatures will reach the upper 80s to low 90s in most locations.

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04/20/2026

04/20/2026

Crane County Residents,

The Crane County Sheriff's Office has been notified that an individual named Kevin Nile is contacting residents, claiming to represent our office and informing them that they have missed their jury summons. Please be advised that Mr. Nile is not affiliated with the Crane County Sheriff's Office. Our office does not contact individuals regarding missed jury summons.

The phone number being used in these calls is 806-846-1221; however, this number is not associated with our agency.

If you have received any such calls, please hang up and do not provide any personal information. Should you have any questions or concerns about this phone scam, you are encouraged to contact us at our REAL number: 432-558-3571.