Oklahoma, Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/24/2026 21:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 11:38PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 24, 2026 - 9:38pm
Expires: 
August 24, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
At 1137 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles northwest of Kenton to Wheeless to 9 miles east of Texline. Movement was northeast at 20 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... Boise City, Texline, Kenton, Wheeless, Black Mesa Park, and Felt.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Cimarron; Dallam
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov