Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 7:35PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 5:35pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 735 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Washburn, or 8 miles southwest of Panhandle,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Panhandle and Pantex.
This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 86 and 104.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
the Panhandle of Texas.
Area Description:
Carson; Armstrong
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: