Headline:
Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 10:18am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 11:15pm
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 31 possible.
* WHERE...Deaf Smith and Oldham Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 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:
Oldham; Deaf Smith
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov