Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 11:23PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 9:23pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1122 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Adrian, or 11 miles west of Vega, moving east 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.
Locations impacted include...
Vega, Adrian, Boys Ranch, and Wildorado.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 20 and 54.
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:
Oldham; Potter; Deaf Smith; Randall
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX