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