Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 8:46PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 846 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Palo Duro Canyon, or 13 miles southwest of Claude,
moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Washburn and Palo Duro Canyon.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 91 and 95.
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:
Carson; Randall; Armstrong; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov