Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/24/2026 17:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 7:18PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires: 
July 24, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 717 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Claude. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Claude, Washburn, and Goodnight. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 82 and 111.
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: 
Potter; Carson; Randall; Armstrong
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov