Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 5:26AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 3:26am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 526 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles southwest of Slapout, or 17 miles southwest of Laverne, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Follett and Slapout.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Beaver; Lipscomb
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov