Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 2:56PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 255 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout 11 miles north of Pampa, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Hutchinson, northwestern Gray and southwestern Roberts Counties.
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 this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Hutchinson; Roberts; Gray
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
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