Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 3:31PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 1:31pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 331 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Simms, or 22 miles southwest of Vega, moving
northeast at 10 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...
Simms.
This includes Interstate 40 near mile marker 21.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Oldham; Deaf Smith
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov