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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 4, NWS Amarillo, TX

March 12, 20215 counties in Texas

NWS Amarillo, TX issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 12, 2021, 9:11 PM CST for 5 counties in Texas. It was in force for 79 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
Mar 12, 2021, 9:11 PM CST (03:11 UTC)
Expired
Mar 12, 2021, 10:30 PM CST
In force
79 min
Issued by
NWS Amarillo, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Carson County, TX, Gray County, TX, Hutchinson County, TX, Potter County, TX, Roberts County, TX

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:11 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
Mar 12, 10:11 PM CSTHAIL 1Pampa, TX

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
Mar 12, 8:38 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC5 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 3.2 hours before the alert went out and 32 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 2021-03-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 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 2021-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 384 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
566 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
92 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
384 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
512 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.5

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The text

As transmitted.

411 
WUUS54 KAMA 130311
SVRAMA
TXC065-179-233-375-393-130430-
/O.NEW.KAMA.SV.W.0004.210313T0311Z-210313T0430Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
911 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Carson County in the Panhandle of Texas...
  Southeastern Hutchinson County in the Panhandle of Texas...
  Northwestern Gray County in the Panhandle of Texas...
  Northeastern Potter County in the Panhandle of Texas...
  Southwestern Roberts County in the Panhandle of Texas...

* Until 1030 PM CST.

* At 910 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles south of
  Fritch, or 17 miles west of Panhandle, moving east at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible. 
           Hail damage to vehicles is expected.

* Locations impacted include...
  Pampa, Borger, Panhandle, Fritch, White Deer, Skellytown, Kingsmill
  and Pantex.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3532 10182 3554 10185 3578 10101 3531 10087
TIME...MOT...LOC 0310Z 258DEG 39KT 3544 10167 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Guerrero
4 follow-up statements
722 
WWUS54 KAMA 130327
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
927 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

TXC375-130337-
/O.CAN.KAMA.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210313T0430Z/
Potter TX-
927 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN POTTER COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for
the Panhandle of Texas.

LAT...LON 3532 10162 3559 10162 3578 10101 3531 10087
TIME...MOT...LOC 0327Z 258DEG 39KT 3548 10145 

$$

TXC065-179-233-393-130430-
/O.CON.KAMA.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210313T0430Z/
Carson TX-Hutchinson TX-Gray TX-Roberts TX-
927 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CST
FOR CARSON...SOUTHEASTERN HUTCHINSON...NORTHWESTERN GRAY AND
SOUTHWESTERN ROBERTS COUNTIES...

At 927 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of
Panhandle, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible. Hail 
         damage to vehicles is expected.

Locations impacted include...
Pampa, Borger, Panhandle, White Deer, Skellytown, Kingsmill and
Pantex.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3532 10162 3559 10162 3578 10101 3531 10087
TIME...MOT...LOC 0327Z 258DEG 39KT 3548 10145 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Guerrero
689 
WWUS54 KAMA 130337
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
937 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

TXC233-130347-
/O.CAN.KAMA.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210313T0430Z/
Hutchinson TX-
937 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HUTCHINSON COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for
the Panhandle of Texas.

LAT...LON 3538 10150 3559 10154 3563 10126 3563 10109
      3565 10108 3566 10098 3536 10088
TIME...MOT...LOC 0337Z 258DEG 39KT 3550 10132 

$$

TXC065-179-393-130430-
/O.CON.KAMA.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210313T0430Z/
Carson TX-Gray TX-Roberts TX-
937 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CST
FOR NORTHERN CARSON...NORTHWESTERN GRAY AND SOUTHWESTERN ROBERTS
COUNTIES...

At 937 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of
White Deer, or 11 miles north of Panhandle, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible. Hail 
         damage to vehicles is expected.

Locations impacted include...
Pampa, White Deer, Skellytown and Kingsmill. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3538 10150 3559 10154 3563 10126 3563 10109
      3565 10108 3566 10098 3536 10088
TIME...MOT...LOC 0337Z 258DEG 39KT 3550 10132 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Guerrero
701 
WWUS54 KAMA 130348
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
948 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

TXC065-179-393-130430-
/O.CON.KAMA.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210313T0430Z/
Carson TX-Gray TX-Roberts TX-
948 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CST
FOR NORTHEASTERN CARSON...NORTHWESTERN GRAY AND SOUTHWESTERN ROBERTS
COUNTIES...

At 948 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Skellytown, or
11 miles west of Pampa, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible. Hail 
         damage to vehicles is expected.

Locations impacted include...
Pampa, White Deer, Skellytown and Kingsmill. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3541 10133 3559 10136 3563 10126 3563 10109
      3565 10108 3566 10098 3540 10090
TIME...MOT...LOC 0348Z 258DEG 39KT 3553 10117 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Guerrero
150 
WWUS54 KAMA 130424
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1024 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

TXC065-179-393-130434-
/O.EXP.KAMA.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210313T0430Z/
Carson TX-Gray TX-Roberts TX-
1024 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CARSON...
NORTHWESTERN GRAY AND SOUTHWESTERN ROBERTS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT
1030 PM CST...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CST for
the Panhandle of Texas.

LAT...LON 3541 10133 3559 10136 3563 10126 3563 10109
      3565 10108 3566 10098 3540 10090
TIME...MOT...LOC 0424Z 258DEG 39KT 3561 10071 

$$

Guerrero

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 6:11 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMADeaf Smith, Oldham36 min
Mar 12, 6:24 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMADeaf Smith51 min
Mar 12, 7:02 PM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryAMACarson, Dallam, Gray, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill and 9 more16 hr
Mar 12, 7:11 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMAMoore34 min
Mar 12, 7:12 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMAOldham48 min
Mar 12, 7:39 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMACarson, Hutchinson, Moore, Potter66 min
Mar 12, 7:57 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMAOldham48 min
Mar 12, 7:58 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMAPotter47 min
Mar 12, 8:20 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMACarson, Gray, Hutchinson, Roberts55 min
Mar 12, 8:39 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMAPotter36 min
Mar 12, 9:14 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAHemphill, Lipscomb, Roberts19 min
Mar 12, 10:09 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAGray, Hemphill, Roberts, Wheeler29 min
Mar 13, 7:41 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMAOldham34 min
Mar 13, 7:50 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMAMoore25 min
Mar 13, 7:54 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAHartley, Moore, Sherman31 min
Mar 13, 8:26 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMASherman34 min
Mar 13, 8:31 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAMoore33 min
Mar 13, 1:18 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMAOldham27 min
Mar 13, 1:45 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMAHartley30 min
Mar 13, 1:54 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMADeaf Smith, Hartley, Oldham51 min
Mar 13, 2:24 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMADeaf Smith, Oldham66 min
Mar 13, 2:42 PM CSTTornado WarningAMADallam, Hartley, Moore33 min
Mar 13, 3:12 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAArmstrong, Randall63 min
Mar 13, 3:14 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMASherman31 min
Mar 13, 3:21 PM CSTTornado WarningAMARandall39 min
Mar 13, 3:30 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAHartley, Moore, Oldham, Potter60 min
Mar 13, 3:34 PM CSTTornado WarningAMASherman26 min
Mar 13, 3:34 PM CSTTornado WarningAMAMoore26 min
Mar 13, 3:50 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatAMAArmstrong, Randall40 min
Mar 13, 4:00 PM CSTTornado WarningAMAArmstrong, Randall45 min
Mar 13, 4:21 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threatAMAArmstrong, Carson39 min
Mar 13, 4:30 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAHansford, Hutchinson, Moore, Sherman60 min
Mar 13, 4:42 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedAMAArmstrong, Carson, Donley, Gray48 min
Mar 13, 4:52 PM CSTTornado WarningAMACarson, Gray38 min
Mar 13, 5:14 PM CSTTornado WarningAMAArmstrong, Donley46 min
Mar 13, 5:29 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMAGray31 min
Mar 13, 5:30 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementAMACarson30 min
Mar 13, 5:43 PM CSTTornado Warning Tornado observedAMADonley47 min

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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.