Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 12:30pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 229 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout 5 miles southeast of Twitty, or 6
miles northeast of Shamrock, moving northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Shamrock, Wheeler, and Twitty.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 160 and 172.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Wheeler
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: