Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 9:18PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 13, 2026 - 7:18pm
Expires:
June 13, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 917 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles east of Stinnett to near Borger to 10
miles south of Fritch to 12 miles north of Amarillo to 8 miles
southwest of Valley De Oro. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Borger, Fritch, Stinnett, Sanford, Valley De Oro, Boys Ranch, and
Lake Meredith.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms 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:
Moore; Hutchinson; Roberts; Oldham; Potter; Carson
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: