Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 7:00PM CDT until October 13 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 13, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
October 13, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 700 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest of
Higgins, or 8 miles southeast of Lipscomb, moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible.
People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
Locations impacted include...
Lipscomb, Canadian, Higgins, Glazier, and Lake Marvin.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Hemphill, TX; Lipscomb, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov