Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 8 at 9:14AM CST until November 8 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 8, 2024 - 7:14am
Expires:
November 8, 2024 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The southeast Texas Panhandle, including the following
counties, Collingsworth and Wheeler.
* WHEN...Until noon CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 909 AM CST, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain
and minor street flooding in the advisory area due to
thunderstorms. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 inch to 1 inches are
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in
minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wellington, Shamrock, Samnorwood, Dozier, Quail, Lutie, Lela
and Twitty.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Excessive speed on wet roads can result in hydroplaning!
Area Description:
Collingsworth, TX; Wheeler, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX