Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 13 at 7:13PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 13, 2026 - 5:13pm
Expires:
October 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 713 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Canadian, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Lipscomb, northeastern Roberts, northwestern Hemphill and
southeastern Ochiltree Counties.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
the Panhandle of Texas.
Area Description:
Ochiltree; Lipscomb; Roberts; Hemphill
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov