Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:49PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 6:49pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 849 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southwest of Wolf Creek Park, or 17 miles south of Perryton,
moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Wolf Creek Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Ochiltree; Roberts
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov