Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 9:15pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1115 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles west of Boyd, or 22 miles north of Perryton, moving southeast
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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.
Locations impacted include...
Bryans Corner and Boyd.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Texas; Beaver
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov