Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 10:51PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 8:51pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1050 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Canadian, moving northeast at 20 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...
Canadian and Lora.
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:
Roberts; Hemphill
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov