Headline:
Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:25am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts
up to 55 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 29 possible.
* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In Texas,
Dallam, Hartley, and Sherman Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT
Saturday. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday.
For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description:
Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hartley
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov