Special Weather Statement 09/17/2024 15:23 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 5:23PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2024 - 3:23pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 523 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Bellview, or 29 miles northwest of Friona, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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 northwestern Deaf Smith County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Deaf Smith
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX