Texas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/13/2026 18:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 8:47PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 13, 2026 - 6:47pm
Expires: 
June 13, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 846 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles southwest of Simms to near Bootleg. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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... Hereford, Simms, and Bootleg.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Amarillo TX