Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX

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

TXC117-359-212230-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240921T2230Z/
Oldham TX-Deaf Smith TX-
508 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 508 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles west of Simms, or 26 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 10295
      3516 10302
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 263DEG 31KT 3508 10284

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

$$

Vanden Bosch