Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 10:39PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 8:39pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1038 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 14 miles southeast of Felt to 6 miles north of
Conlen to 6 miles southwest of Texhoma. Movement was northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Stratford, Goodwell, Griggs, Conlen, and Texhoma.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Cimarron; Texas; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov