Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:09PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Umbarger, or 10 miles northwest of Canyon, moving
south at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Amarillo, Canyon, Umbarger, Mescalero Park, Wildorado, and Bushland.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 27 between mile markers 104 and 118.
Interstate 40 between mile markers 36 and 64.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Oldham; Potter; Deaf Smith; Randall
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov