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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Amarillo, TX
NWS Amarillo, TX issued this wind advisory at Apr 30, 2017, 3:48 AM CDT for 18 counties in Texas; Beaver County, Cimarron County, Texas County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Apr 30, 2017, 11:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2017, 3:48 AM CDT (08:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 30, 2017, 11:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 30, 2017, 8:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Amarillo, TX
All 21 counties
Beaver County, OK, Cimarron County, OK, Texas County, OK, Armstrong County, TX, Carson County, TX, Collingsworth County, TX, Deaf Smith County, TX, Donley County, TX, Gray County, TX, Hansford County, TX, Hemphill County, TX, Hutchinson County, TX, Lipscomb County, TX, Moore County, TX, Ochiltree County, TX, Oldham County, TX, Potter County, TX, Randall County, TX, Roberts County, TX, Sherman County, TX, Wheeler County, TX
The radar
The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:51 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, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 68 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 638 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 78 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 218 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 35 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
524 WWUS74 KAMA 300848 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 348 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 OKZ001>003-TXZ002>005-007>010-012>015-017>020-301700- /O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0009.170430T1600Z-170501T0100Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Moore- Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Potter-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Randall- Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Beaver, Forgan, Stratford, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, Follett, Dumas, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Canyon, Claude, Clarendon, and Wellington 348 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 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 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * Timing...11 AM until 8 PM CDT * Winds...northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing snow...reducing visibilities... and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by the strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the wind advisory area. Stay alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to drivers of high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor items. && $$ Beat
5 follow-up statements
993 WWUS74 KAMA 301529 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1029 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 OKZ001-301630- /O.CAN.KAMA.WI.Y.0009.170430T1600Z-170501T0100Z/ Cimarron- Including the cities of Boise City and Keyes 1029 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Strong north winds have increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph and therefore the Wind Advisory has been upgraded to a Blizzard Warning. Therefore, the Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. $$ TXZ011-016-302330- /O.EXA.KAMA.WI.Y.0009.170430T1600Z-170501T0100Z/ Oldham-Deaf Smith- Including the cities of Vega and Hereford 1029 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. * Timing...11 AM until 8 PM CDT * Winds...northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing snow...reducing visibilities... and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by the strong winds. * Winds...northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 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... Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the wind advisory area. Stay alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to drivers of high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor items. 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. && $$ OKZ002-003-TXZ002>005-007>010-012>015-017>020-302330- /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0009.170430T1600Z-170501T0100Z/ Texas-Beaver-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Moore-Hutchinson- Roberts-Hemphill-Potter-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Randall-Armstrong- Donley-Collingsworth- Including the cities of Guymon, Beaver, Forgan, Stratford, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, Follett, Dumas, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Canyon, Claude, Clarendon, and Wellington 1029 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * Timing...11 AM until 8 PM CDT * Winds...northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing snow...reducing visibilities... and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by the strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the wind advisory area. Stay alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to drivers of high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor items. && $$ Schneider
873 WWUS74 KAMA 301531 CCA NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1031 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 OKZ001-301630- /O.CAN.KAMA.WI.Y.0009.170430T1600Z-170501T0100Z/ Cimarron- Including the cities of Boise City and Keyes 1031 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Strong north winds have increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph and therefore the Wind Advisory has been upgraded to a Blizzard Warning. Therefore, the Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. $$ TXZ011-016-302330- /O.COR.KAMA.WI.Y.0009.170430T1600Z-170501T0100Z/ Oldham-Deaf Smith- Including the cities of Vega and Hereford 1031 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. * Timing...11 AM until 8 PM CDT * Winds...northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing snow...reducing visibilities... and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by the strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the wind advisory area. Stay alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to drivers of high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor items. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ OKZ002-003-TXZ002>005-007>010-012>015-017>020-302330- /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0009.170430T1600Z-170501T0100Z/ Texas-Beaver-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Moore-Hutchinson- Roberts-Hemphill-Potter-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Randall-Armstrong- Donley-Collingsworth- Including the cities of Guymon, Beaver, Forgan, Stratford, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, Follett, Dumas, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Canyon, Claude, Clarendon, and Wellington 1031 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * Timing...11 AM until 8 PM CDT * Winds...northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing snow...reducing visibilities... and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by the strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the wind advisory area. Stay alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to drivers of high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor items. && $$ Schneider
397 WWUS74 KAMA 301717 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1217 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 OKZ002-TXZ002-301830- /O.CAN.KAMA.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170501T0100Z/ Texas-Sherman- Including the cities of Guymon and Stratford 1217 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Strong north winds have increased to 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 60 to 70 mph and therefore the Wind Advisory has been upgraded to a Blizzard Warning. Therefore, the Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. $$ OKZ003-TXZ003>005-007>020-010100- /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170501T0100Z/ Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts- Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall- Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth- Including the cities of Beaver, Forgan, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, Follett, Dumas, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Vega, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Hereford, Canyon, Claude, Clarendon, and Wellington 1217 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * Timing...until 8 PM CDT * Winds...northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing snow...reducing visibilities... and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by the strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the wind advisory area. Stay alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to drivers of high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor items. && $$ Schneider
473 WWUS74 KAMA 302050 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 350 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 OKZ003-TXZ003-004-007-010500- /O.NEW.KAMA.FZ.W.0001.170501T0100Z-170501T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170501T0100Z/ Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Moore- Including the cities of Beaver, Forgan, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, and Dumas 350 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Freeze Warning...which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Monday. * Temperatures...lows in the lower 30s. * Timing...The Wind Advisory will remain in effect until 8 PM CDT. The Freeze Warning will be in effect from 8 PM CDT this evening until 10 AM CDT Monday morning. * Winds...northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing snow...reducing visibilities... and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by the strong winds. * Impacts...The cold temperatures will kill garden crops and outdoor plants. Unprotected outdoor pipes could freeze. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the wind advisory area. Stay alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to drivers of high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor items. A Freeze Warning means sub freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ OKZ001-002-TXZ001-002-006-010500- /O.NEW.KAMA.FZ.W.0001.170501T0100Z-170501T1500Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Dalhart, Stratford, Hartley, and Channing 350 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Freeze Warning...which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Monday. * Temperatures...lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. * Impacts...The cold temperatures will kill garden crops and outdoor plants. Unprotected outdoor pipes could freeze. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ TXZ005-008>020-010100- /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170501T0100Z/ Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray- Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth- Including the cities of Booker, Higgins, Follett, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Vega, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Hereford, Canyon, Claude, Clarendon, and Wellington 350 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * Timing...until 8 PM CDT * Winds...northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing snow...reducing visibilities... and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by the strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the wind advisory area. Stay alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to drivers of high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor items. && $$ Schneider
680 WWUS74 KAMA 010056 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 756 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 OKZ003-TXZ003-004-007-011500- /O.EXP.KAMA.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170501T0100Z/ /O.CON.KAMA.FZ.W.0001.170501T0100Z-170501T1500Z/ Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Moore- Including the cities of Beaver, Forgan, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, and Dumas 756 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * Temperatures...lows in the lower 30s. * Impacts...The cold temperatures will kill garden crops and outdoor plants. Unprotected outdoor pipes could freeze. Wind speeds will continue to diminish through the evening and are no longer a threat. Therefore, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at 8 pm. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ TXZ005-008>020-010200- /O.EXP.KAMA.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170501T0100Z/ Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray- Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth- Including the cities of Booker, Higgins, Follett, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Vega, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Hereford, Canyon, Claude, Clarendon, and Wellington 756 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... Wind speeds will continue to diminish through the evening and are no longer a threat. Therefore, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at 8 pm. $$ OKZ001-002-TXZ001-002-006-011500- /O.CON.KAMA.FZ.W.0001.170501T0100Z-170501T1500Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Dalhart, Stratford, Hartley, and Channing 756 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT MONDAY... * Temperatures...lows in the lower 30s. * Impacts...The cold temperatures will kill garden crops and outdoor plants. Unprotected outdoor pipes could freeze. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ Guerrero
The office that day
Everything else NWS Amarillo, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 10:25 AM CDT | Blizzard Warning | AMA | Dallam, Hartley, Sherman | 9 hr |
| Apr 30, 3:50 PM CDT | Freeze Warning | AMA | Dallam, Hansford, Hartley, Moore, Ochiltree, Sherman | 18 hr |
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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.