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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Amarillo, TX

January 14, 202110 counties in Texas; Beaver County, Oklahoma

NWS Amarillo, TX issued this wind advisory at Jan 14, 2021, 2:52 AM CST for 10 counties in Texas; Beaver County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Jan 14, 2021, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 14, 2021, 2:52 AM CST (08:52 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 14, 2021, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 14, 2021, 4:04 PM CST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Amarillo, TX

Counties Beaver County, OK, Armstrong County, TX, Carson County, TX, Collingsworth County, TX, Donley County, TX, Gray County, TX, Hemphill County, TX, Lipscomb County, TX, Ochiltree County, TX, Roberts County, TX, Wheeler County, TX

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:53 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, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 103 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 2021-01-14Temperature 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 2021-01-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 8 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3422 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

371 
WWUS74 KAMA 140852
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
252 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

OKZ003-TXZ004-005-009-010-013>015-018>020-141700-
/O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0001.210114T0900Z-210115T0000Z/
Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Roberts-Hemphill-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-
Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Beaver, Forgan, Perryton, Booker, 
Higgins, Follett, Miami, Canadian, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, 
Shamrock, Wheeler, Claude, Clarendon, and Wellington
252 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds of 35 mph expected.

* 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.

&&

$$

Ferguson
3 follow-up statements
492 
WWUS74 KAMA 141702
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1102 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

OKZ003-TXZ004-005-009-010-013>015-018>020-150000-
/O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Roberts-Hemphill-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-
Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Beaver, Forgan, Perryton, Booker, 
Higgins, Follett, Miami, Canadian, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, 
Shamrock, Wheeler, Claude, Clarendon, and Wellington
1102 AM 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.

&&

$$

Ward
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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 14, 1:58 PM CSTHigh Wind WatchAMACollingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Roberts and 2 more14 hr
Jan 14, 1:58 PM CSTHigh Wind WarningAMAGray, Hansford, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Ochiltree and 2 more28 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.