Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 5:58PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 558 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Waka, or 10 miles east of Spearman, moving east 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Ochiltree County.
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 1000 PM CDT for
the Panhandle of Texas.
Area Description:
Ochiltree
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov