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Wind Advisory 15, NWS Amarillo, TX
NWS Amarillo, TX issued this wind advisory at Oct 26, 2021, 2:45 PM CDT for 14 counties in Texas; Beaver County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Oct 27, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 7 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2021, 2:45 PM CDT (19:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 27, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 27, 2021, 11:06 AM CDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Amarillo, TX
Counties Beaver County, OK, Armstrong County, TX, Carson County, TX, Collingsworth County, TX, Deaf Smith County, TX, Donley County, TX, Gray County, TX, Hemphill County, TX, Hutchinson County, TX, Lipscomb County, TX, Ochiltree County, TX, Potter County, TX, Randall County, TX, Roberts County, TX, Wheeler County, TX
The radar
The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:48 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 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 71 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
- 2574 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 6 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 36 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
480 WWUS74 KAMA 261945 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 245 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 OKZ001-TXZ001-006-270345- /O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0005.211027T0600Z-211027T1800Z/ /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211027T0600Z/ Cimarron-Dallam-Hartley- Including the cities of Channing, Boise City, Dalhart, Romero, Conlen, Keyes, Ware, and Hartley 245 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron County. In Texas, Dallam and Hartley Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ TXZ011-270345- /O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0005.211027T0600Z-211027T1800Z/ /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211027T0000Z/ Oldham- Including the cities of Wildorado, Vega, and Boys Ranch 245 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph. * WHERE...Oldham County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ OKZ002-TXZ002-003-007-270345- /O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0005.211027T0600Z-211027T1800Z/ Texas-Sherman-Hansford-Moore- Including the cities of Spearman, Gruver, Four Way, Masterson, Dumas, Stratford, and Guymon 245 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Texas County. In Texas, Hansford, Moore and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ TXZ016-270345- /O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0015.211027T0900Z-211028T0000Z/ /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211027T0000Z/ Deaf Smith- Including the cities of Hereford, Dawn, and Bootleg 245 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph. * WHERE...Deaf Smith County. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. For the second Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ OKZ003-TXZ004-005-008>010-012>015-017>020-317-270345- /O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0015.211027T0900Z-211028T0000Z/ Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Potter- Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon- Including the cities of Wheeler, Lutie, Borger, Claude, Glazier, Umbarger, Pampa, Lora, Clarendon, Lela, Lake Marvin, Codman, Goodnight, Amarillo, Waka, Perryton, Samnorwood, Buffalo Lake, Panhandle, Kingsmill, Dozier, Higgins, Canadian, Miami, White Deer, Wellington, Booker, Wolf Creek Park, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Pantex, Bushland, Forgan, Wayside, Briscoe, Skellytown, Twitty, Shamrock, Canyon, Follett, Beaver, Washburn, and Farnsworth 245 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. In Texas, the south central and eastern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ Rutt
4 follow-up statements
020 WWUS74 KAMA 270041 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 741 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 OKZ001-TXZ001-006-270845- /O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0005.211027T0600Z-211027T1800Z/ /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211027T0600Z/ Cimarron-Dallam-Hartley- Including the cities of Channing, Boise City, Dalhart, Romero, Conlen, Keyes, Ware, and Hartley 741 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with higher gusts are expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron County. In Texas, Dallam and Hartley Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ OKZ002-TXZ002-003-007-011-270845- /O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0005.211027T0600Z-211027T1800Z/ Texas-Sherman-Hansford-Moore-Oldham- Including the cities of Spearman, Gruver, Four Way, Masterson, Dumas, Wildorado, Vega, Stratford, Boys Ranch, and Guymon 741 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Texas County. In Texas, Hansford, Moore, Oldham and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ OKZ003-TXZ004-005-008>010-012>020-317-270845- /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0015.211027T0900Z-211028T0000Z/ Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Potter- Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley- Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon- Including the cities of Wheeler, Lutie, Borger, Claude, Glazier, Umbarger, Pampa, Lora, Clarendon, Lela, Lake Marvin, Codman, Goodnight, Amarillo, Waka, Perryton, Samnorwood, Buffalo Lake, Panhandle, Kingsmill, Bootleg, Dozier, Higgins, Canadian, Miami, White Deer, Wellington, Booker, Wolf Creek Park, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Pantex, Washburn, Bushland, Forgan, Wayside, Briscoe, Skellytown, Twitty, Shamrock, Canyon, Follett, Hereford, Beaver, Dawn, and Farnsworth 741 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with higher gusts are expected. * WHERE...The eastern Oklahoma Panhandle and much of the Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Andrade
329 WWUS74 KAMA 270646 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 146 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021 OKZ001-002-TXZ001>003-006-007-011-271500- /O.EXT.KAMA.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Hartley-Moore-Oldham- Including the cities of Spearman, Channing, Boise City, Dalhart, Gruver, Masterson, Romero, Conlen, Wildorado, Vega, Stratford, Boys Ranch, Four Way, Keyes, Ware, Hartley, Dumas, and Guymon 146 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In Texas, Dallam, Hansford, Hartley, Moore, Oldham and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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. && $$ OKZ003-TXZ004-005-008>010-012>020-317-271500- /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0015.211027T0900Z-211028T0000Z/ Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Potter- Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley- Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon- Including the cities of Wheeler, Lutie, Borger, Claude, Glazier, Umbarger, Pampa, Lora, Clarendon, Lela, Lake Marvin, Codman, Goodnight, Amarillo, Waka, Perryton, Samnorwood, Buffalo Lake, Panhandle, Kingsmill, Bootleg, Dozier, Higgins, Canadian, Miami, White Deer, Wellington, Booker, Wolf Creek Park, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Pantex, Washburn, Bushland, Forgan, Wayside, Briscoe, Skellytown, Twitty, Shamrock, Canyon, Follett, Hereford, Beaver, Dawn, and Farnsworth 146 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma. portions of the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Guerrero
673 WWUS74 KAMA 271440 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 940 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021 OKZ001-002-TXZ001>003-006-007-011-280000- /O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Hartley-Moore-Oldham- Including the cities of Spearman, Channing, Boise City, Dalhart, Gruver, Masterson, Romero, Conlen, Wildorado, Vega, Stratford, Boys Ranch, Four Way, Keyes, Ware, Hartley, Dumas, and Guymon 940 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In Texas, Dallam, Hansford, Hartley, Moore, Oldham and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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. && $$ OKZ003-TXZ004-005-008>010-012>020-317-280000- /O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/ Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Potter- Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley- Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon- Including the cities of Wheeler, Lutie, Borger, Claude, Glazier, Umbarger, Pampa, Lora, Clarendon, Lela, Lake Marvin, Codman, Goodnight, Amarillo, Waka, Perryton, Samnorwood, Buffalo Lake, Panhandle, Kingsmill, Bootleg, Dozier, Higgins, Canadian, Miami, White Deer, Wellington, Booker, Wolf Creek Park, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Pantex, Washburn, Bushland, Forgan, Wayside, Briscoe, Skellytown, Twitty, Shamrock, Canyon, Follett, Hereford, Beaver, Dawn, and Farnsworth 940 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. Portions of the southern and eastern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Rutt
001 WWUS74 KAMA 271606 NPWAMA URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1106 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021 OKZ003-TXZ004-005-008>010-012>020-317-280000- /O.UPG.KAMA.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KAMA.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/ Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Potter- Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley- Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon- Including the cities of Wheeler, Lutie, Borger, Claude, Glazier, Umbarger, Pampa, Lora, Clarendon, Lela, Lake Marvin, Codman, Goodnight, Amarillo, Waka, Perryton, Samnorwood, Buffalo Lake, Panhandle, Kingsmill, Bootleg, Dozier, Higgins, Canadian, Miami, White Deer, Wellington, Booker, Wolf Creek Park, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Pantex, Washburn, Bushland, Forgan, Wayside, Briscoe, Skellytown, Twitty, Shamrock, Canyon, Follett, Hereford, Beaver, Dawn, and Farnsworth 1106 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. Much of the Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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. && $$ OKZ001-002-TXZ001>003-006-007-011-280000- /O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Hartley-Moore-Oldham- Including the cities of Spearman, Channing, Boise City, Dalhart, Gruver, Masterson, Romero, Conlen, Wildorado, Vega, Stratford, Boys Ranch, Four Way, Keyes, Ware, Hartley, Dumas, and Guymon 1106 AM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In Texas, Dallam, Hansford, Hartley, Moore, Oldham and Sherman Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Rutt
The office that day
Everything else NWS Amarillo, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2:32 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | AMA | Dallam, Deaf Smith, Hartley, Oldham | 22 hr |
| Oct 26, 2:45 PM CDT | High Wind Warning | AMA | Armstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley and 14 more | 28 hr |
| Oct 26, 6:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | AMA | Collingsworth | 48 min |
Nearby
Wind Advisories in Texas, 2021Wind Advisories in Oklahoma, 2021Every wind advisory in 2021
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.