Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 845 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 4 miles east of Optima to 7 miles east of
Conlen. Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Guymon, Goodwell, Optima, Hardesty, and Adams.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Texas; Beaver; Dallam; Sherman; Hansford
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: