Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 9:47PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 7:47pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 947 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lefors, or 15 miles southeast of Pampa, moving east at 30 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...
Mclean, Lefors, New Mobeetie, Kellerville, and Mobeetie.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 139 and 149.
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:
Gray; Wheeler
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov