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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Amarillo, TX

December 24, 202110 counties in Texas; Cimarron County, Oklahoma

NWS Amarillo, TX issued this high wind warning at Dec 24, 2021, 3:19 AM CST for 10 counties in Texas; Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Dec 24, 2021, 11:00 AM CST. It was in force for 8 hr. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2021, 3:19 AM CST (09:19 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2021, 11:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 24, 2021, 7:00 PM CST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Amarillo, TX

Counties Cimarron County, OK, Armstrong County, TX, Carson County, TX, Dallam County, TX, Deaf Smith County, TX, Hartley County, TX, Moore County, TX, Oldham County, TX, Potter County, TX, Randall County, TX, Sherman County, TX

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:17 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 24, 1:21 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 586 Ene Amarillo, TX
Dec 24, 1:21 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 594 E Vega, TXWT MESONET STATION VEGA 4 E.
Dec 24, 1:31 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6011 Wnw Bootleg, TXWT MESONET STATION BOOTLEG 11 WNW.
Dec 24, 2:14 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 Sw Dalhart, TX
Dec 24, 2:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Ese Pantex, TXWT MESONET STATION PANTEX 1 ESE.
Dec 24, 3:02 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 619 Nne Sunray, TXCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 9 NNE SUNRAY FOR REPORT SOURCE. WT MESONET STATION SUNRAY 9 NNE.
Dec 24, 3:02 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 619 Nne Sunray, TXWT MESONET STATION SUNRAY 9 NNE.
Dec 24, 3:04 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 Nne Umbarger, TXWT MESONET STATION UMBARGER 3 NNE.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 59 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 2021-12-24Temperature 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 2021-12-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 179 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
3005 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
179 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
140 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

991 
WWUS74 KAMA 240919
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
319 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

OKZ001-TXZ001-002-006-007-011>013-016>018-317-241800-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0006.211224T1700Z-211225T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0009.211224T1700Z-211225T0100Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Deaf
Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Dalhart, Claude, Bootleg, Romero,
Umbarger, Conlen, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Goodnight, Four
Way, Canyon, Amarillo, Buffalo Lake, Panhandle, Ware, Boise City,
Masterson, White Deer, Vega, Keyes, Pantex, Washburn, Bushland,
Channing, Wayside, Skellytown, Dumas, Wildorado, Stratford, Boys
Ranch, Hereford, Dawn, and Hartley
319 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CST 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Oklahoma Panhandle and much of the western and 
  central Texas Panhandle.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

OKZ002-TXZ003-004-008-009-014-019-241800-
/O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0021.211224T1700Z-211225T0100Z/
Texas-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hutchinson-Roberts-Gray-Donley-
Including the cities of Spearman, Gruver, Miami, Lora, Borger,
Codman, Waka, Perryton, Wolf Creek Park, Pampa, Kingsmill,
Farnsworth, Clarendon, and Guymon
319 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Texas County. In Texas, Donley, Gray, 
  Hansford, Hutchinson, Ochiltree and Roberts Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

LG
2 follow-up statements
311 
WWUS74 KAMA 241747
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1147 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

OKZ001-TXZ001-002-006-007-011>013-016>018-317-250100-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211225T0100Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Deaf
Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Dalhart, Claude, Bootleg, Romero,
Umbarger, Conlen, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Goodnight, Four
Way, Canyon, Amarillo, Buffalo Lake, Panhandle, Ware, Boise City,
Masterson, White Deer, Vega, Keyes, Pantex, Washburn, Bushland,
Channing, Wayside, Skellytown, Dumas, Wildorado, Stratford, Boys
Ranch, Hereford, Dawn, and Hartley
1147 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Western Oklahoma Panhandle and much of the western and 
  central Texas Panhandle.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will be capable of blowing down trees and 
  power lines. Power outages are possible with these strong winds. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.  
  North to south traveling will experience the worst cross winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

OKZ002-TXZ003-004-008-009-014-019-250100-
/O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211225T0100Z/
Texas-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hutchinson-Roberts-Gray-Donley-
Including the cities of Spearman, Gruver, Miami, Lora, Borger,
Codman, Waka, Perryton, Wolf Creek Park, Pampa, Kingsmill,
Farnsworth, Clarendon, and Guymon
1147 AM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 39 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Texas County. In Texas, Donley, Gray, 
  Hansford, Hutchinson, Ochiltree and Roberts Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and isolated power outages may occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution. North to south traveling will 
experience the worst cross winds.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DGW
648 
WWUS74 KAMA 250033
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
633 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

OKZ001-TXZ001-002-006-007-011>013-016>018-317-250145-
/O.EXP.KAMA.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-211225T0100Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Deaf
Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Dalhart, Claude, Bootleg, Romero,
Umbarger, Conlen, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Goodnight, Four
Way, Canyon, Amarillo, Buffalo Lake, Panhandle, Ware, Boise City,
Masterson, White Deer, Vega, Keyes, Pantex, Washburn, Bushland,
Channing, Wayside, Skellytown, Dumas, Wildorado, Stratford, Boys
Ranch, Hereford, Dawn, and Hartley
633 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Damaging winds are no longer expected. However, rogue gusts near 50 
mph can't be ruled out through 9 PM.

$$

OKZ002-TXZ003-004-008-009-014-019-250145-
/O.EXP.KAMA.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211225T0100Z/
Texas-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hutchinson-Roberts-Gray-Donley-
Including the cities of Spearman, Gruver, Miami, Lora, Borger,
Codman, Waka, Perryton, Wolf Creek Park, Pampa, Kingsmill,
Farnsworth, Clarendon, and Guymon
633 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Strong winds have decreased across the area. However, winds will 
remain breezy overnight.

$$

Ward

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 24, 3:19 AM CSTWind AdvisoryAMADonley, Gray, Hansford, Hutchinson, Ochiltree, Roberts16 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.