Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 7:46PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 746 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles southwest of Masterson, or 18 miles south of Dumas, moving
north 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...
Masterson, Four Way, and Lake Meredith.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
the Panhandle of Texas.
Area Description:
Moore; Potter
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov