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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 190, NWS Amarillo, TX

July 4, 2021Cimarron County, Oklahoma; Dallam County, Texas

NWS Amarillo, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 4, 2021, 7:31 PM CDT for Cimarron County, Oklahoma; Dallam County, Texas. It was in force for 89 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jul 4, 2021, 7:31 PM CDT (00:31 UTC)
Expired
Jul 4, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT
In force
89 min
Issued by
NWS Amarillo, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Cimarron County, OK, Dallam County, TX

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 173 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:33 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
Jul 4, 8:25 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 783 Sse Boise City, OKMESONET STATION BOIS BOISE CITY. FIRST SEVERE GUST OCCURRED AT 830 PM CDT WITH PEAK GUST AT 835 PM CDT.

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

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jul 4, 3:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 0.5 hours before the alert went out and 174 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 2021-07-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2304 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-07-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 26 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2304 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-21 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1243 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
26 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
146 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.2
Supercell composite
7.9

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The text

As transmitted.

094 
WUUS54 KAMA 050031
SVRAMA
OKC025-TXC111-050200-
/O.NEW.KAMA.SV.W.0190.210705T0031Z-210705T0200Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
731 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Cimarron County in the Panhandle of Oklahoma...
  Northern Dallam County in the Panhandle of Texas...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 731 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 16 miles north of
  Keyes, or 19 miles west of Elkhart, moving south at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible. 
           People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

* Locations impacted include...
  Boise City, Keyes, Kenton, Wheeless, Black Mesa Park, Felt, Griggs
  and Sturgis.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3699 10203 3692 10203 3650 10213 3650 10216
      3638 10216 3640 10304 3650 10304 3650 10300
      3700 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 0031Z 013DEG 23KT 3705 10225 

HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

LG
4 follow-up statements
330 
WWUS54 KAMA 050055
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
755 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

OKC025-TXC111-050200-
/O.CON.KAMA.SV.W.0190.000000T0000Z-210705T0200Z/
Cimarron OK-Dallam TX-
755 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT
FOR CIMARRON AND NORTHERN DALLAM COUNTIES...

At 755 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northwest
of Keyes, or 16 miles northeast of Boise City, moving south at 25
mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible. 
         People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

Locations impacted include...
Boise City, Keyes, Kenton, Wheeless, Black Mesa Park, Felt, Griggs
and Sturgis.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3699 10203 3692 10203 3650 10213 3650 10216
      3638 10216 3640 10304 3650 10304 3650 10300
      3700 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 020DEG 20KT 3693 10236 

HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

LG
615 
WWUS54 KAMA 050112
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
812 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

OKC025-TXC111-050200-
/O.CON.KAMA.SV.W.0190.000000T0000Z-210705T0200Z/
Cimarron OK-Dallam TX-
812 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT
FOR CIMARRON AND NORTHERN DALLAM COUNTIES...

At 812 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of
Boise City, moving south at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible. 
         People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

Locations impacted include...
Boise City, Keyes, Kenton, Wheeless, Black Mesa Park, Felt, Griggs
and Sturgis.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3699 10203 3692 10203 3650 10213 3650 10216
      3638 10216 3640 10304 3650 10304 3650 10300
      3700 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 015DEG 23KT 3682 10241 

HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

LG
392 
WWUS54 KAMA 050133
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
833 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

OKC025-TXC111-050200-
/O.CON.KAMA.SV.W.0190.000000T0000Z-210705T0200Z/
Cimarron OK-Dallam TX-
833 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT
FOR CIMARRON AND NORTHERN DALLAM COUNTIES...

At 833 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of
Boise City, moving south at 35 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect some tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, 
         roofs, and outbuildings. Hail damage to vehicles is 
         expected.

Locations impacted include...
Boise City, Keyes, Kenton, Wheeless, Black Mesa Park, Felt, Griggs
and Sturgis.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3699 10203 3692 10203 3650 10213 3650 10216
      3638 10216 3640 10304 3650 10304 3650 10300
      3700 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 0133Z 006DEG 31KT 3662 10245 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

LG
068 
WWUS54 KAMA 050139
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
839 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

OKC025-TXC111-050200-
/O.CON.KAMA.SV.W.0190.000000T0000Z-210705T0200Z/
Cimarron OK-Dallam TX-
839 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT
FOR CIMARRON AND NORTHERN DALLAM COUNTIES...

At 839 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of
Boise City, moving south at 35 mph.

This is a very dangerous storm.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect 
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Tree 
         damage and power outages are likely. Hail damage to 
         vehicles is expected.

Locations impacted include...
Boise City, Keyes, Kenton, Wheeless, Black Mesa Park, Felt, Griggs
and Sturgis.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3699 10203 3692 10203 3650 10213 3650 10216
      3638 10216 3640 10304 3650 10304 3650 10300
      3700 10300
TIME...MOT...LOC 0139Z 014DEG 29KT 3659 10250 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...80MPH
 
$$

LG

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 4, 7:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMACimarron, Texas93 min
Jul 4, 9:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMACimarron50 min
Jul 4, 7:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAHartley, Oldham84 min
Jul 4, 7:43 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAMADeaf Smith, Oldham90 min
Jul 4, 7:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMADeaf Smith, Oldham83 min
Jul 4, 9:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAHartley, Moore, Sherman60 min
Jul 4, 9:52 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAMADallam, Hartley53 min
Jul 4, 10:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMAOldham62 min
Jul 4, 10:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAHartley, Oldham65 min
Jul 4, 11:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMADeaf Smith, Oldham, Potter, Randall55 min
Jul 4, 11:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMADeaf Smith47 min
Jul 4, 11:36 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMAGray24 min
Jul 4, 11:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMARandall36 min
Jul 5, 12:01 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAArmstrong, Carson, Donley, Gray59 min
Jul 5, 12:35 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMAGray25 min
Jul 5, 12:59 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAArmstrong, Carson61 min
Jul 5, 1:31 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAArmstrong, Carson, Potter, Randall74 min
Jul 5, 2:34 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningAMARandall112 min
Jul 5, 2:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementAMARandall47 min
Jul 5, 2:57 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAMADonley3 hr
Jul 5, 6:38 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAMACollingsworth, Wheeler3 hr

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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.