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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Amarillo, TX
NWS Amarillo, TX issued this high wind watch at Jan 14, 2021, 1:58 PM CST for 8 counties in Texas; Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Jan 15, 2021, 8:00 AM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 14, 2021, 1:58 PM CST (19:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 15, 2021, 8:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 15, 2021, 3:50 AM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Amarillo, TX
Counties Cimarron County, OK, Collingsworth County, TX, Donley County, TX, Gray County, TX, Hemphill County, TX, Hutchinson County, TX, Roberts County, TX, Sherman County, TX, Wheeler County, TX
The radar
The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 82 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
- 1630 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -230 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -101 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
907 WWUS74 KAMA 141958 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 158 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 OKZ003-TXZ004-005-150400- /O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0001.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/ Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Including the cities of Beaver, Forgan, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, and Follett 158 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds up to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds up to 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. In Texas, Ochiltree and Lipscomb Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ OKZ002-TXZ003-150400- /O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0001.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ Texas-Hansford- Including the cities of Guymon, Spearman, and Gruver 158 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds up to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Texas County. In Texas, Hansford County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ TXZ009-010-014-015-019-020-150400- /O.NEW.KAMA.HW.A.0001.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/ Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-Donley-Collingsworth- Including the cities of Miami, Canadian, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Clarendon, and Wellington 158 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north wind up to 35 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds near 40 mph with gusts near 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Roberts, Hemphill, Gray, Wheeler, Donley and Collingsworth Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ TXZ013-018-150000- /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/ Carson-Armstrong- Including the cities of Panhandle, White Deer, and Claude 158 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds up to 35 mph. * WHERE...The eastern Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ OKZ001-TXZ002-008-150400- /O.NEW.KAMA.HW.A.0001.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ Cimarron-Sherman-Hutchinson- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Stratford, and Borger 158 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds near 40 mph with gusts near 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron County. In Texas, Sherman and Hutchinson Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
3 follow-up statements
386 WWUS74 KAMA 142204 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 404 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 OKZ003-TXZ004-005-150615- /O.CAN.KAMA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0001.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Including the cities of Beaver, Forgan, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, and Follett 404 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. In Texas, Ochiltree and Lipscomb Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ TXZ009-010-014-015-019-020-150615- /O.CAN.KAMA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0001.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-Donley-Collingsworth- Including the cities of Miami, Canadian, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Clarendon, and Wellington 404 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Hemphill, Wheeler, Donley, Gray, Roberts and Collingsworth Counties. * WHEN...From 8 am to 6 pm Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ TXZ013-018-142315- /O.CAN.KAMA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/ Carson-Armstrong- Including the cities of Panhandle, White Deer, and Claude 404 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have decreased to below 35 mph. $$ OKZ002-TXZ003-150615- /O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0001.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ Texas-Hansford- Including the cities of Guymon, Spearman, and Gruver 404 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Texas County. In Texas, Hansford County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ OKZ001-TXZ002-008-150615- /O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0001.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ Cimarron-Sherman-Hutchinson- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Stratford, and Borger 404 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds near 40 mph with gusts near 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron County. In Texas, Sherman and Hutchinson Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
488 WWUS74 KAMA 150353 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 953 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 OKZ002-003-TXZ003>005-151300- /O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0001.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ Texas-Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Including the cities of Guymon, Beaver, Forgan, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, and Follett 953 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. In Texas, Ochiltree and Lipscomb Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ OKZ001-TXZ002-008>010-014-015-019-020-151300- /O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0001.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ Cimarron-Sherman-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-Donley- Collingsworth- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Stratford, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Clarendon, and Wellington 953 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Hemphill, Wheeler, Donley, Gray, Roberts and Collingsworth Counties. * WHEN...From 8 am to 6 pm Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
848 WWUS74 KAMA 150950 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 350 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 OKZ002-003-TXZ003>005-151800- /O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0001.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ Texas-Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Including the cities of Guymon, Beaver, Forgan, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, and Follett 350 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Texas and Beaver Counties. In Texas, Ochiltree, Lipscomb and Hansford Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. && $$ OKZ001-TXZ002-008>010-014-015-019-020-151800- /O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0001.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0002.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ Cimarron-Sherman-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-Donley- Collingsworth- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Stratford, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Clarendon, and Wellington 350 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds of 35 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron County. In Texas, Sherman, Hutchinson, Roberts, Hemphill, Gray, Wheeler, Donley and Collingsworth Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ TXZ013-018-151800- /O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0002.210115T1400Z-210116T0000Z/ Carson-Armstrong- Including the cities of Panhandle, White Deer, and Claude 350 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds of 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Carson and Armstrong Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Ferguson
The office that day
Everything else NWS Amarillo, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2:52 AM CST | Wind Advisory | AMA | Armstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hemphill and 4 more | 13 hr |
| Jan 14, 1:58 PM CST | High Wind Warning | AMA | Gray, Hansford, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Ochiltree and 2 more | 28 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.