Special Weather Statement 03/05/2026 17:18 Texas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 7:18PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 5, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires: 
March 5, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 717 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northwest of Vinson, or 16 miles northeast of Wellington, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Wheeler and northeastern Collingsworth Counties. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 173 and 176.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Wheeler; Collingsworth
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov