Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:56PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 355 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Fritch, or 15 miles southwest of Borger, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Fritch and Lake Meredith.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Moore; Hutchinson; Potter; Carson
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov