Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:13AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 12:13am
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 213 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gate, or 11 miles northwest of Laverne, moving southeast at 20 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...
Gate, Knowles, and Slapout.
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:
Beaver
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov