Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 8:34PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 6:34pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 833 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Umbarger, or 9 miles west of Canyon, moving east at 15 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...
Canyon and Umbarger.
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.
Area Description:
Randall
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov