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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Amarillo, TX

January 21, 20186 counties in Texas; Cimarron County, Oklahoma

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Amarillo Airport, TX at 00:00Z on 2018-01-21Temperature 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 2018-01-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 33 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 21, 3:59 AM CSTRed Flag WarningAMAArmstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hemphill and 4 more16 hr
Jan 21, 3:59 AM CSTWind AdvisoryAMAArmstrong, Carson, Donley, Gray, Hansford, Lipscomb and 3 more25 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.