Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 12:49AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 10:49pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1249 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles west of Elkhart to 4 miles southwest of
Keyes to 8 miles northeast of Felt. Movement was southeast at 15 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...
Boise City, Keyes, Eva, Griggs, and Sturgis.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov