Weather
Local weather, forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Latest from The Odessa for Odessa, Texas.
Recent stories
9/24/2026: We’ve got an active weather pattern hanging around thanks to a tug-of-war in the upper atmosphere
Sep 24 · Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
9/22/2026: The atmosphere is loaded with moisture right now, putting us in a prime spot for active weather
Sep 23 · Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
Category 5 Hurricane Polo is an ‘extremely dangerous’ storm off the coast of Mexico
Sep 22 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Ticks turn routine fall yard work into a health risk
Sep 20 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Home bakers trim recipes to match shrinking households
Sep 16 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Indonesia continues search for at least 129 missing after ferry capsizes, 6 bodies recovered
Sep 14 · Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
Pack pasta salad in a jar for a taste of summer in school lunches
Sep 2 · Odessa American (oaoa.com)
Frequently asked
Where can I find current Odessa, Texas weather?
The Odessa publishes live weather data and forecasts at /api/weather. Recent weather coverage is at /topic/weather and integrated into the homepage briefing.
Does The Odessa cover severe weather?
Yes. Severe weather alerts and warnings appear on the homepage in real time when active.
What weather data sources does The Odessa use?
Primary sources include NOAA/NWS for forecasts and the National Weather Service for warnings and watches.
Programmatic
- JSON Feed — filter for "weather" category
- Full weather archive
- Live briefing JSON
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