Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 10:59PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 8:59pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1058 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 5 miles southwest of Allison to 8 miles
southwest of Texola to 5 miles east of Lutie to 3 miles south of
Memphis. Movement was southeast at 35 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.
Locations impacted include...
Wellington, Shamrock, Briscoe, Wheeler, Hedley, Dodson, Lutie,
Twitty, Allison, Lela, Quail, Samnorwood, and Dozier.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 152 and 176.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Hemphill; Wheeler; Donley; Collingsworth
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: