Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 4:32PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 431 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southwest of Wheeler, or 12 miles northwest of Shamrock, moving
south at 20 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...
Wellington, Shamrock, Wheeler, Mclean, Hedley, Lutie, Twitty, Lela,
Quail, Samnorwood, Kellerville, Dozier, and Alanreed.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 134 and 176.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
the Panhandle of Texas.
Area Description:
Gray; Wheeler; Donley; Collingsworth
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov