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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Amarillo, TX
NWS Amarillo, TX issued this high wind warning at Jan 21, 2018, 3:59 AM CST for 6 counties in Texas; Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Jan 21, 2018, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2018, 3:59 AM CST (09:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 21, 2018, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 21, 2018, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Amarillo, TX
Counties Cimarron County, OK, Dallam County, TX, Deaf Smith County, TX, Hartley County, TX, Oldham County, TX, Potter County, TX, Randall County, TX
The radar
The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:58 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, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 78 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
- 4075 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 33 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 119 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
257 WWUS74 KAMA 210959 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 359 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 OKZ001-TXZ001-006-011-012-016-017-220000- /O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0001.180121T1700Z-180122T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0002.180121T1800Z-180122T0700Z/ Cimarron-Dallam-Hartley-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Dalhart, Hartley, Channing, Vega, Amarillo, Hereford, and Canyon 359 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM CST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 1 AM CST Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing...From noon today through this evening. * Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 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. * 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 dust...reducing visibilities... and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by the strong winds. 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. && $$ TXZ002-007-220000- /O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0001.180121T1700Z-180122T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0003.180121T1800Z-180122T0000Z/ Sherman-Moore- Including the cities of Stratford and Dumas 359 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing...From noon today into early this evening. * Winds...West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibilities... and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by the strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ OKZ002-220000- /O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0001.180121T1700Z-180122T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0003.180122T0000Z-180122T1100Z/ Texas- Including the city of Guymon 359 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM CST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM CST Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing...From early this evening through tonight. * Winds...Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 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 winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ TXZ013-014-018-019-220000- /O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0003.180121T1800Z-180122T0000Z/ Carson-Gray-Armstrong-Donley- Including the cities of Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Claude, and Clarendon 359 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. * Timing...From noon today through early this evening. * Winds...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibilities... and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by the strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ OKZ003-TXZ003>005-220000- /O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0003.180122T0000Z-180122T1100Z/ Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Including the cities of Beaver, Forgan, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, and Follett 359 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM CST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM CST Monday. * Timing...From early this evening through tonight. * Winds...Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 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 winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Cockrell
3 follow-up statements
070 WWUS74 KAMA 211601 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1001 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 OKZ001-TXZ001-006-011-012-016-017-220000- /O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0002.180121T1800Z-180122T0700Z/ Cimarron-Dallam-Hartley-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Dalhart, Hartley, Channing, Vega, Amarillo, Hereford, and Canyon 1001 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST MONDAY... * Timing...From noon today through this evening. * Winds...West to northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Impacts...High winds can blow down small outbuildings and break limbs. Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibility... and cause flying debris. Isolated power outages could be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ TXZ002-007-013-014-018-019-220000- /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0003.180121T1800Z-180122T0000Z/ Sherman-Moore-Carson-Gray-Armstrong-Donley- Including the cities of Stratford, Dumas, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Claude, and Clarendon 1001 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * Timing...From noon today into early this evening. * Winds...Southwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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 winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ OKZ002-003-TXZ003>005-220000- /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0003.180122T0000Z-180122T1100Z/ Texas-Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Including the cities of Guymon, Beaver, Forgan, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, and Follett 1001 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM CST MONDAY... * Timing...From early this evening through tonight. * Winds...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibilities... and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by the strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
539 WWUS74 KAMA 212136 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 336 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 OKZ002-TXZ003>005-212245- /O.CAN.KAMA.WI.Y.0003.180122T0000Z-180122T1100Z/ Texas-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Including the cities of Guymon, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, and Follett 336 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Amarillo has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds look to remain below advisory criteria this evening. $$ OKZ001-TXZ001-006-011-012-016-017-220000- /O.EXT.KAMA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/ Cimarron-Dallam-Hartley-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Dalhart, Hartley, Channing, Vega, Amarillo, Hereford, and Canyon 336 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * Timing...From noon today through this 6 PM. * Winds...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Impacts...High winds can blow down small outbuildings and break limbs. Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibility... and cause flying debris. Isolated power outages could be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ TXZ002-007-013-014-018-019-220000- /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/ Sherman-Moore-Carson-Gray-Armstrong-Donley- Including the cities of Stratford, Dumas, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Claude, and Clarendon 336 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * Timing...From noon today into early this evening. * Winds...West 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 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 winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ OKZ003-221100- /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0003.180122T0000Z-180122T1100Z/ Beaver- Including the cities of Beaver and Forgan 336 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CST MONDAY... * Timing...From early this evening through tonight. * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Impacts...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust...reducing visibilities... and cause flying debris. Light outdoor objects could be moved by the strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
073 WWUS74 KAMA 212353 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 553 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 OKZ001-TXZ001-006-011-012-016-017-220100- /O.EXP.KAMA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/ Cimarron-Dallam-Hartley-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Dalhart, Hartley, Channing, Vega, Amarillo, Hereford, and Canyon 553 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... No strong winds are expected after 6 PM this evening. $$ TXZ002-007-013-014-018-019-220100- /O.EXP.KAMA.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180122T0000Z/ Sherman-Moore-Carson-Gray-Armstrong-Donley- Including the cities of Stratford, Dumas, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Claude, and Clarendon 553 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... No strong winds are expected after 6 PM this evening. $$ OKZ003-221100- /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0003.180122T0000Z-180122T1100Z/ Beaver- Including the cities of Beaver and Forgan 553 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CST MONDAY... * Timing...From early this evening through tonight. * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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 winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Cockrell
The office that day
Everything else NWS Amarillo, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 3:59 AM CST | Red Flag Warning | AMA | Armstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hemphill and 4 more | 16 hr |
| Jan 21, 3:59 AM CST | Wind Advisory | AMA | Armstrong, Carson, Donley, Gray, Hansford, Lipscomb and 3 more | 25 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in Texas, 2018High Wind Warnings in Oklahoma, 2018Every high wind warning in 2018
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.