Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
514 PM CDT Sat Sep 21 2024

TXC117-359-212230-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240921T2230Z/
Oldham TX-Deaf Smith TX-
514 PM CDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL OLDHAM AND NORTHWESTERN DEAF SMITH COUNTIES...

At 513 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles northwest of Simms, or 23 miles southwest of
Vega, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
south central Oldham and northwestern Deaf Smith Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3521 10282 3523 10268 3499 10266 3498 10284
      3518 10296
TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 256DEG 30KT 3510 10280

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00IN

$$

Vanden Bosch