Texas Special Weather Statement - [Severity] | Effective 05/21/2026 15:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 5:43PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 543 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Adrian, or 24 miles west of Vega, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Oldham County. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 12 and 20.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Oldham
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX