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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1000 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026

TXC111-205-170600-
/O.NEW.KAMA.FA.Y.0070.260817T0300Z-260817T0600Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Dallam TX-Hartley TX-
1000 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...South Central Dallam County in the panhandle of Texas...
  Northeastern Hartley County in the panhandle of Texas...

* WHEN...Until 100 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1000 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Dalhart, Hartley and Ware.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3606 10268 3614 10284 3627 10268 3616 10239
      3586 10227 3582 10253 3601 10260


$$

SAS

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