Jordan Frazier

Chief Meteorologist at KWES-TV (Midland, TX)

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Articles

A Culinary Journey of Flavor and Emotion

1 week ago | medium.com | Jordan Frazier

It’s been a while since I’ve shared a story on here. Life has kept me busy with caregiving, journaling, and navigating my day-to-day — but recently, a string of food adventures reminded me how much I’ve missed writing. This is my first story for June, and it’s one that blends flavor, feeling, and a little reflection on what good hospitality really means. It was a lazy Sunday morning, the sun creeping in through the curtains, coaxing me awake.
Big Spring Microburst

2 weeks ago | newswest9.com | Jordan Frazier

On June 8th, 2025 we saw a microburst associated with a Severe Thunderstorm Warning hit downtown Big Spring causing extensive damage. So what happened? First off, let's go into detail about what a microburst is. A microburst is a localized column of sinking air (downdraft) within a thunderstorm and is usually less than or equal to 2.5 miles in diameter. Microbursts can cause extensive damage at the surface and, in some instances, can be life-threatening.
West Texas hit by damaging microbursts start of June 2025

3 weeks ago | newswest9.com | Jordan Frazier

June 2nd and 3rd of 2025 saw two damaging microbursts take place across West Texas, causing extensive damage with little to no warning. So what happened? First off, let's go into detail about what a microburst is. A microburst is a localized column of sinking air (downdraft) within a thunderstorm and is usually less than or equal to 2.5 miles in diameter. Microbursts can cause extensive damage at the surface and, in some instances, can be life-threatening.
Four Years Out of College: The Road No One Warns You About

1 month ago | medium.com | Jordan Frazier

There are moments in life that break you open—not to destroy you, but to reveal your truth. This story is a reflection of that truth. It is not polished or perfect, but it is honest. These past four years after college have tested every part of me—my faith, my confidence, my purpose. But through every setback, I found pieces of myself I never knew were missing. This is my journey of becoming, of breaking and blooming all at once.
The Weight of Dust

2 months ago | medium.com | Jordan Frazier

You're so welcome—and that sounds like a perfect idea. This story would absolutely resonate on Medium, especially with readers who appreciate self-care, mental health, and emotional storytelling with a touch of fantasy. The symbolism and pacing already read like something you'd find in a thoughtfully curated personal essay or modern fable.
West Texas braces for potential severe springtime dust storms

2 months ago | newswest9.com | Jordan Frazier

As we continue our coverage of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, we are now taking a look at dust storms. The most common blowing dust events in West Texas occur in the spring months and are created from winds originating in the west. Dust storms are caused by very strong winds often produced by thunderstorms. In dry regions, the winds can pull dust from the ground up into the air, creating a dust storm.
Blossoming in the Spring of Self-Discovery

2 months ago | medium.com | Jordan Frazier

I used to think that love had to come from another person. But this spring, I’ve been learning how to fall in love with myself. This story is for anyone who’s ever felt behind, misunderstood, or like their journey didn’t match what the world expected. Here’s what blossoming in your own time looks like. As the first blooms of spring danced in the gentle breeze of April 2025, I stood at the precipice of a transformative moment in my life.
Breaking the Mold: A Journey of Resilience and Self-Discovery

2 months ago | medium.com | Jordan Frazier

This is not just a story—it’s a reclamation. A quiet flame rising from the ashes of silence. For every time I was dismissed, doubted, or drowned out,I wrote this to remember that I was always enough. My journey hasn’t been easy. I’ve walked through rooms that never saw me,and sat at tables where my voice was never truly heard. But still—I speak. Not for validation, but liberation. Not to be believed, but to be whole. This is my truth, written not for permission, but for peace.
Jordan Frazier emphasizes flood safety in West Texas

2 months ago | newswest9.com | Jordan Frazier

For Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Chief Meteorologist Jordan Frazier is taking a look at flooding, a surprisingly common weather phenomena in West Texas. It doesn't rain often in West Texas, but when it does, it's usually enough to cause flooding. It only takes a half inch of rain for the Permian Basin to start seeing minor problems on the roads, and several inches can cause major flooding.
Severe Weather - Hail

2 months ago | newswest9.com | Jordan Frazier

Severe weather preparedness week is upon us and the topic today is a topic that so many of us face every year here in West Texas, hail. It damages our cars and our homes without a lot of warning and with varying sizes. West Texas is no stranger to severe weather. So, this week, NewsWest 9's Andy Meade and myself are going to take you through all the different types of severe weather the Permian Basin faces and how to stay safe.