Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
924 WWUS54 KAMA 212214 SVSAMA 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