Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 5:32PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 532 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles west of Elmwood, or 12 miles south of Beaver, moving northeast
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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, Elmwood, and Balko.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
the Panhandle of Oklahoma.
Area Description:
Beaver
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov