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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Amarillo, TX

March 24, 20174 counties in Texas; Beaver County, Oklahoma

NWS Amarillo, TX issued this wind advisory at Mar 24, 2017, 5:44 AM CDT for 4 counties in Texas; Beaver County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Mar 24, 2017, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2017, 5:44 AM CDT (10:44 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 24, 2017, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2017, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Amarillo, TX

Counties Beaver County, OK, Collingsworth County, TX, Hemphill County, TX, Lipscomb County, TX, Wheeler County, TX

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 144 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 143 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2017-03-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 894 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2017-03-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 150 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
894 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-100 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1910 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
150 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
2.8

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

011 
WWUS74 KAMA 241044
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
544 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

OKZ001-002-TXZ001>004-006>009-011>014-016>019-241900-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0004.170324T1500Z-170325T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0004.170324T1500Z-170325T0100Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hartley-Moore-
Hutchinson-Roberts-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray-Deaf Smith-Randall-
Armstrong-Donley-
Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Dalhart, 
Stratford, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Hartley, Channing, Dumas, 
Borger, Miami, Vega, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, 
Hereford, Canyon, Claude, and Clarendon
544 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT
this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Timing...From 10 AM this morning until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* Winds...Sustained northwest to north winds of 40 to 45 mph with
  gusts of 60 to 65 mph are expected across the western and
  central Oklahoma Panhandle as well as most of the Texas
  Panhandle. Isolated wind gusts to around 70 mph will be possible
  across mainly the far western sections of the area. 

* 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.

&&

$$

OKZ003-TXZ005-010-015-020-241900-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0004.170324T1500Z-170325T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0007.170324T1500Z-170325T0100Z/
Beaver-Lipscomb-Hemphill-Wheeler-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Beaver, Forgan, Booker, Higgins, Follett,
Canadian, Shamrock, Wheeler, and Wellington
544 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT
this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Timing...From 10 AM this morning until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* Winds...Sustained northwest to north winds of 35 to 39 mph with
  gusts of 50 to 55 mph are expected across the eastern Oklahoma
  Panhandle as well as the far eastern Texas Panhandle. 

* Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose 
  control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. 
  Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibilities... 
  and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved 
  by the strong winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 35 to 39 mph are 
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially
for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Andrade
3 follow-up statements
126 
WWUS74 KAMA 242017
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
317 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

OKZ001-002-TXZ001>004-006>009-011>014-016>019-250100-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170325T0100Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hartley-Moore-
Hutchinson-Roberts-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray-Deaf Smith-Randall-
Armstrong-Donley-
Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Dalhart, 
Stratford, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Hartley, Channing, Dumas, 
Borger, Miami, Vega, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, 
Hereford, Canyon, Claude, and Clarendon
317 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* Timing...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* Winds...north 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 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.

&&

$$

OKZ003-TXZ005-010-015-020-250100-
/O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170325T0100Z/
Beaver-Lipscomb-Hemphill-Wheeler-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Beaver, Forgan, Booker, Higgins, Follett,
Canadian, Shamrock, Wheeler, and Wellington
317 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* Timing...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* Winds...northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose
  control...especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles.
  Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibilities...and
  cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by 
  the strong winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 35 to 39 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Schneider
479 
WWUS74 KAMA 242025 CCA
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
325 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

OKZ001-002-TXZ001>004-006>009-011>014-016>019-250100-
/O.COR.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170325T0100Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hartley-Moore-
Hutchinson-Roberts-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray-Deaf Smith-Randall-
Armstrong-Donley-
Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Dalhart, 
Stratford, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Hartley, Channing, Dumas, 
Borger, Miami, Vega, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, 
Hereford, Canyon, Claude, and Clarendon
325 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* Timing...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* Winds...Sustained northwest to north winds of 40 to 45 mph with
  gusts of 60 to 65 mph are expected across the western and
  central Oklahoma Panhandle as well as most of the Texas
  Panhandle. Isolated wind gusts to around 70 mph will be possible
  across mainly the far western sections of the area. 

* 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.

&&

$$

OKZ003-TXZ005-010-015-020-250100-
/O.COR.KAMA.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170325T0100Z/
Beaver-Lipscomb-Hemphill-Wheeler-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Beaver, Forgan, Booker, Higgins, Follett,
Canadian, Shamrock, Wheeler, and Wellington
325 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* Timing...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* Winds...Sustained northwest to north winds of 35 to 39 mph with
  gusts of 50 to 55 mph are expected across the eastern Oklahoma
  Panhandle as well as the far eastern Texas Panhandle.

* Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose
  control...especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles.
  Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibilities...and
  cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by 
  the strong winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 35 to 39 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Schneider
633 
WWUS74 KAMA 250055
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
755 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

OKZ001-002-TXZ001>004-006>009-011>014-016>019-250200-
/O.EXP.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170325T0100Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hartley-Moore-
Hutchinson-Roberts-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray-Deaf Smith-Randall-
Armstrong-Donley-
Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Dalhart, 
Stratford, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Hartley, Channing, Dumas, 
Borger, Miami, Vega, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, 
Hereford, Canyon, Claude, and Clarendon
755 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to gradually diminish tonight, remaining below
warning criteria.

$$

OKZ003-TXZ005-010-015-020-250200-
/O.EXP.KAMA.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170325T0100Z/
Beaver-Lipscomb-Hemphill-Wheeler-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Beaver, Forgan, Booker, Higgins, Follett,
Canadian, Shamrock, Wheeler, and Wellington
755 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to gradually diminish tonight, remaining below
advisory criteria.

$$

Cockrell

The office that day

Everything else NWS Amarillo, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 23, 7:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAMoore, Oldham, Potter, Sherman67 min
Mar 23, 7:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMAHansford, Hutchinson46 min
Mar 23, 7:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAHansford, Hutchinson, Moore, Sherman52 min
Mar 23, 7:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMADeaf Smith, Oldham62 min
Mar 23, 8:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMAPotter, Randall63 min
Mar 23, 8:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMAMoore, Sherman23 min
Mar 23, 8:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMAMoore, Sherman52 min
Mar 23, 9:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAHansford, Hutchinson, Moore, Sherman46 min
Mar 23, 9:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMAArmstrong, Carson, Potter59 min
Mar 23, 10:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMADonley, Gray, Roberts59 min
Mar 24, 5:44 AM CDTHigh Wind WarningAMAArmstrong, Carson, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray and 10 more14 hr
Mar 23, 7:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMATexas42 min
Mar 23, 8:36 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMATexas54 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.