Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
905 WWUS54 KAMA 212208 SVSAMA 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