Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:24PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 624 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Boise City, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Boise City, Keyes, Kenton, Wheeless, Black Mesa Park, and Felt.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Cimarron
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov