Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 15:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:17PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 517 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles northwest of White Deer, or 11 miles northeast of Panhandle, moving south at 10 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... Panhandle and White Deer.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Carson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov