Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 3 at 5:49PM CDT until July 3 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 549 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of
Optima, or 11 miles northeast of Guymon, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect some tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings. People and animals outdoors will
be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows,
and vehicles.
Locations impacted include...
Hooker and Optima.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Texas, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: