Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 11:44PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 3, 2026 - 9:44pm
Expires:
June 3, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1144 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 5 miles west of Lake Meredith to 11 miles south
of Buffalo Lake. Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Amarillo, Hereford, Canyon, Borger, Vega, Fritch, Lake Tanglewood,
Sanford, Bushland, Buffalo Lake, Valley De Oro, Boys Ranch, Umbarger,
Wildorado, Mescalero Park, Dawn, Four Way, Masterson, Lake Meredith,
and Timbercreek Canyon.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 27 between mile markers 92 and 123.
Interstate 40 between mile markers 34 and 82.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Moore; Hutchinson; Oldham; Potter; Carson; Deaf Smith; Randall; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX