Wind Advisory 4, NWS Amarillo, TX

Issued

Feb 23, 2017, 3:23 AM CST (09:23 UTC)

In effect from

Feb 23, 2017, 12:00 PM CST

Expired

Feb 23, 2017, 7:00 PM CST

In force

7 hr

Issued by

NWS Amarillo, TX

Counties Texas County, OK, Armstrong County, TX, Carson County, TX, Donley County, TX, Gray County, TX, Hansford County, TX, Hutchinson County, TX, Ochiltree County, TX, Roberts County, TX

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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338 
WWUS74 KAMA 230923
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
323 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

OKZ001-TXZ001-002-006-007-011-012-016-017-240100-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0001.170223T1800Z-170224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0001.170223T1800Z-170224T0100Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-
Randall-
Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Dalhart, Stratford, 
Hartley, Channing, Dumas, Vega, Amarillo, Hereford, and Canyon
323 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM CST this
evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Timing...12 PM to 7 PM Thursday.

* Winds...west 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Impacts...High winds can blow down small outbuildings and 
  break limbs. Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose 
  control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. 
  Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibility... 
  and cause flying debris. Isolated power outages could be 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

OKZ002-TXZ003-008-013-018-240100-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0001.170223T1800Z-170224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0004.170223T1800Z-170224T0100Z/
Texas-Hansford-Hutchinson-Carson-Armstrong-
Including the cities of Guymon, Spearman, Gruver, Borger, 
Panhandle, White Deer, and Claude
323 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM CST this
evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Timing...12 PM to 7 PM Thursday.

* Winds...west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Impacts...High winds can blow down small outbuildings and 
  break limbs. Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose 
  control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. 
  Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibility... 
  and cause flying debris. Isolated power outages could be 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TXZ004-009-014-019-240100-
/O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0004.170223T1800Z-170224T0100Z/
Ochiltree-Roberts-Gray-Donley-
Including the cities of Perryton, Miami, Pampa, and Clarendon
323 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM CST this
evening.

* Timing...12 PM to 7 PM Thursday.

* Winds...west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Impacts...High winds can blow down small outbuildings and 
  break limbs. Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose 
  control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. 
  Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibility... 
  and cause flying debris. Isolated power outages could be 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Guerrero

264 
WWUS74 KAMA 240057
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
657 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

OKZ001-TXZ001-002-006-007-011-012-016-017-240200-
/O.EXP.KAMA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170224T0100Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-
Randall-
Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Dalhart, Stratford, 
Hartley, Channing, Dumas, Vega, Amarillo, Hereford, and Canyon
657 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Sustained winds have diminished to well below 40 mph across the
western Oklahoma Panhandle and the western third of the Texas 
Panhandle. As a result, the High Wind Warning for this area will
be allowed to expire at 7 PM this evening.

$$

OKZ002-TXZ003-004-008-009-013-014-018-019-240200-
/O.EXP.KAMA.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170224T0100Z/
Texas-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hutchinson-Roberts-Carson-Gray-Armstrong-
Donley-
Including the cities of Guymon, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, 
Borger, Miami, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Claude, 
and Clarendon
657 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Sustained winds have diminished to well below 35 mph across the
central and eastern Oklahoma Panhandle as well as central and
eastern sections of the Texas Panhandle. Therefore, the Wind
Advisory for this area will be allowed to expire at 7 PM this
evening. 

$$

Andrade

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