Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:35PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 434 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 4 miles southwest of Higgins to 7 miles west of
Lela. Movement was northeast at 20 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...
Canadian, Shamrock, Briscoe, Wheeler, Mclean, New Mobeetie, Twitty,
Allison, Lela, Glazier, Lake Marvin, Kellerville, and Mobeetie.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 140 and 176.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Lipscomb; Hemphill; Gray; Wheeler; Donley; Collingsworth
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov