Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 6:27PM CDT until July 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 4:27pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 627 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles south of
Fritch, or 11 miles southwest of Borger, moving northeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible.
People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
Locations impacted include...
Borger, Fritch, Sanford, and Lake Meredith.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
If on or near Lake Meredith, get away from the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Carson, TX; Hutchinson, TX; Moore, TX; Potter, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: