Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/24/2026 15:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 5:10PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires: 
July 24, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 510 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles west of Mescalero Park, or 5 miles northwest of Canyon, moving southeast 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... Amarillo, Canyon, Lake Tanglewood, Mescalero Park, and Timbercreek Canyon. This includes Interstate 27 between mile markers 99 and 118.
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.
Area Description: 
Randall; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov