Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 18:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 6:24pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 823 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bootleg, or 15 miles north of Friona, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Simms and Bootleg.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Deaf Smith
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX