Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 4:44PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 443 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Beaver county, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Beaver, Forgan, Gate, Knowles, Baker, Adams, Boyd, Mocane, Turpin,
and Floris.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Texas; Beaver
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov