Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 7:44PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 744 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Slapout, or 11 miles southwest of Laverne, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gate and Slapout.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
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