Oklahoma, Texas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/14/2026 16:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 6:11PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 14, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires: 
May 14, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 610 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Slapout, or 15 miles southeast of Beaver, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Gate, Elmwood, and Slapout.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for the Panhandle of Oklahoma...and the Panhandle of Texas.
Area Description: 
Beaver; Lipscomb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov