Marathon Volunteer Fire Dept.

05/31/2026

Weather Alert has been issued for a nearby area. While your current location is outside of the impacted area, please stay alert and monitor weather conditions.

# HEADLINE
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A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR WEST CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTY

# SUMMARY
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At 454 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 22 miles southwest of Marathon, or 27 miles south of Alpine, moving northeast at 10 mph.

# DETAILS
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HAZARD
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE
Radar indicated.

IMPACT
Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE
Marathon, Elephant Mountain, and Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area.

ISSUED AT
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:54 PM CDT

ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX

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Severe Weather Statement

# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

# AREAS AFFECTED
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Brewster TX

05/26/2026

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Brewster County in southwestern Texas...
- Until 830 AM CDT.
- At 754 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles west of Marathon, or 20 miles southeast of Alpine, moving east at 25 mph.

# DETAILS
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HAZARD
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE
Radar indicated.

IMPACT
Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE
Marathon and Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area.

ISSUED AT
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:54 AM CDT

ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX

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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Severe Thunderstorm Warning

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day we remember the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate price for our freedoms and the American way of life. Today we recommit to living a life worthy of their sacrifice. May we never forget.

05/25/2026

Saturday evening MVFD was joined by our brothers at Alpine Fire in attending the 2026 Marathon ISD graduation ceremony. While every one of our graduates have a special place in our hearts and we are extremely proud of all of them, there was one in particular that MVFD and AFD came to see and cheer on. Our very own Firefighter Marco Brionez.

What can we say about this remarkable young man that most of you don’t already know? MVFD met Marco at a fire prevention week almost a decade ago and since then he has been a big part of our department. We watched him go from the skinny kid with a ton of questions to joining in our ranks as a Junior Firefighter, to full fledged Firefighter on his 18th Birthday this year. Marco served his community with pride and a servants heart and was always doing whatever he could to help out and make the department better. From religiously checking trucks and equipment to ensure readiness (sometimes forcing his friends not affiliated with the department to come help him), to completing his FF1 cert and responding to calls. Marco always charged forward with enthusiasm and dedication. He leaves a lasting impression on our Department, Community and the area first responders.

This week Marco will be traveling to MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) where he will exchange his turnout gear for a chance to earn an Eagle, Globe and Anchor and the title US Marine. While his absence on our department will be felt, we are proud and grateful for his pursuit of a higher calling way bigger than himself and our little town.

Congratulations Marco, we are excited to see you start your next adventure.

To Sadie, Elah and Enereyda, congratulations and best of luck to all of you in your journey in pursuit of higher education.

Your MVFD Command Team

05/23/2026

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL PECOS AND CENTRAL BREWSTER COUNTIES THROUGH 1215 AM CDT

# SUMMARY
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At 1133 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles east of Marathon to 37 miles southeast of Alpine to 8 miles north of Persimmon Gap. Movement was east at 30 mph.

# DETAILS
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HAZARD
Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE
Radar indicated.

IMPACT
Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE
Marathon.

ISSUED AT
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:33 PM CDT

ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX

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Special Weather Statement

05/22/2026

It’s late. However we would love to wish Firefighter Orion Abernathy a Happy Birthday ! Orion has been on our department for a year and has proven himself an amazing asset on our department and in our community. Recently completing Firefighter 1&2 and now finishing hazmat awareness and operations certifications. We’ve all come to use the word “Sick” a little too much since he joined. Happy Birthday Orion ! Thank you for your service to your community.

05/20/2026

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South central Pecos County in southwestern Texas... North central Brewster County in southwestern Texas...
- Until 515 PM CDT.
- At 442 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of Marathon, or 28 miles east of Alpine, moving east at 25 mph.

# DETAILS
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HAZARD
60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE
Radar indicated.

IMPACT
Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE
Marathon.

ISSUED AT
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:42 PM CDT

ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX

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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Severe Thunderstorm Warning

05/20/2026

Event Start: 5/20/2026 4:33 PM CDT
Event End: 5/20/2026 5:18 PM CDT

Earth Networks Dangerous Thunderstorm Alert
Earth Networks Headquarters Germantown, MD

* Until 5:18 PM CDT

* At 4:33 PM CDT...The Earth Networks Total Lightning Network is indicating a thunderstorm with a significant rate of lightning occurring in your area and moving in your direction. This storm has an increased potential to produce severe weather such as very frequent lightning, heavy rain, hail and/or damaging winds and should be considered dangerous. (For more information on this Earth Networks product visit www.earthnetworks.com)

* Storm is located near Latitude: 30.313, Longitude: -103.275

* Repeating, this storm contains frequent lightning and has an increased potential to produce severe weather and should be considered dangerous. Take appropriate measures to ensure safety to life and property immediately.

This alert is being issued in an advisory capacity by Earth Networks Headquarters due to the detection of frequent lightning by The Earth Networks Total Lightning Network. It is not associated in any way with the country’s official meteorological services nor to any official alert linked to this storm. Active advisories or warnings issued by the official meteorological services should be followed in precedence to this alert.

I've been clearing the golf course for 17 years, and I can't tell you how many times I've had to go out on the golf course and beg people to come off and they still stay out there when severe weather is imminent. Since we've had the horn, I have not had that conversation.

05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight for the burger benefit and a huge thank you to Maverick Bank for hosting and running the show.

05/18/2026

Come on down to the community center for burgers and to support your Marathon VFD!