Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 6:28PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 628 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Wildorado, or 16 miles east of Vega, moving east
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Amarillo, Wildorado, and Bushland.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 27 between mile markers 121 and 123.
Interstate 40 between mile markers 47 and 81.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Oldham; Potter; Randall
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: