Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 1:43PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 143 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles east of Buffalo Lake to 13 miles east
of Vigo Park. Movement was north at 30 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...
Amarillo, Canyon, Lake Tanglewood, Mescalero Park, Wayside, Umbarger,
Palo Duro Canyon, and Timbercreek Canyon.
This includes Interstate 27 between mile markers 92 and 117.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Deaf Smith; Randall; Armstrong; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: