Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 10:21AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 8:21am
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
At 1021 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Optima, or 13 miles northeast of Guymon, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Hooker and Optima.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Texas
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov