Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
572 WWUS84 KAMA 212245 SPSAMA Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Amarillo TX 545 PM CDT Sat Sep 21 2024 TXZ011-016-212330- Deaf Smith TX-Oldham TX- 545 PM CDT Sat Sep 21 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN OLDHAM AND NORTHEASTERN DEAF SMITH COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM CDT... At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Simms, or 17 miles northwest of Hereford, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Simms. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 40 and 46. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for the Panhandle of Texas. && LAT...LON 3499 10274 3528 10230 3511 10217 3503 10217 3488 10266 TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 232DEG 32KT 3498 10266 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Vanden Bosch