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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Amarillo, TX

April 30, 201718 counties in Texas; Beaver County, Cimarron County, Texas County, Oklahoma

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2017-04-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2017-04-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 218 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 30, 10:25 AM CDTBlizzard WarningAMADallam, Hartley, Sherman9 hr
Apr 30, 3:50 PM CDTFreeze WarningAMADallam, Hansford, Hartley, Moore, Ochiltree, Sherman18 hr

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.