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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Amarillo, TX

October 27, 202112 counties in Texas; Beaver County, Texas County, Oklahoma

NWS Amarillo, TX issued this wind advisory at Oct 27, 2021, 2:06 PM CDT for 12 counties in Texas; Beaver County, Texas County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Oct 28, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 27, 2021, 2:06 PM CDT (19:06 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 28, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 28, 2021, 1:49 AM CDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Amarillo, TX

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

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:06 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, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 99 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 12:00Z on 2021-10-27Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-10-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -43 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
1203 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-43 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
72 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

866 
WWUS74 KAMA 271906
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
206 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

OKZ002-TXZ003-280000-
/O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0016.211028T1200Z-211029T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/
Texas-Hansford-
Including the cities of Spearman, Gruver, and Guymon
206 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph expected. 
  For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up 
  to 55 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Texas County. In Texas, Hansford County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. For 
  the High Wind Warning, 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>010-013>015-018>020-280000-
/O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0016.211028T1200Z-211029T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/
Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Carson-Gray-
Wheeler-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Wheeler, Lutie, Borger, Claude, Glazier,
Pampa, Lora, Clarendon, Lela, Lake Marvin, Codman, Waka,
Perryton, Samnorwood, Panhandle, Kingsmill, Dozier, Higgins,
Canadian, Miami, White Deer, Wellington, Booker, Wolf Creek Park,
Pantex, Forgan, Wayside, Briscoe, Skellytown, Twitty, Shamrock,
Goodnight, Follett, Beaver, Washburn, and Farnsworth
206 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph expected. 
  For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. Eastern half of the Texas 
  Panhandle.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. For 
  the High Wind Warning, 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-TXZ001-002-006-007-011-280000-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-
Including the cities of Channing, Boise City, Dalhart, Four Way,
Masterson, Romero, Conlen, Wildorado, Vega, Stratford, Boys
Ranch, Keyes, Ware, Hartley, and Dumas
206 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron County. In Texas, Dallam, 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.

&&

$$

TXZ012-016-017-317-280000-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211028T0000Z/
Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Bushland, Bootleg, Umbarger, Amarillo,
Canyon, Buffalo Lake, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Hereford, and
Dawn
206 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Deaf Smith, Palo Duro Canyon, Potter and Randall 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
2 follow-up statements
394 
WWUS74 KAMA 280035
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
735 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

OKZ002-003-TXZ003>005-008>010-013>015-018>020-280900-
/O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0016.211028T1200Z-211029T0000Z/
Texas-Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-
Hemphill-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Wheeler, Lutie, Borger, Claude, Glazier,
Pampa, Lora, Gruver, Clarendon, Lela, Lake Marvin, Codman, Waka,
Perryton, Samnorwood, Panhandle, Kingsmill, Dozier, Higgins,
Canadian, Miami, White Deer, Wellington, Booker, Wolf Creek Park,
Pantex, Spearman, Forgan, Wayside, Briscoe, Skellytown, Twitty,
Shamrock, Goodnight, Follett, Beaver, Washburn, Farnsworth, and
Guymon
735 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with higher gusts are expected.

* WHERE...The central and eastern Oklahoma Panhandle and the eastern 
  half of the Texas Panhandle.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Andrade
032 
WWUS74 KAMA 280649
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
149 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

OKZ002-003-TXZ003>005-008>010-013>015-018>020-281500-
/O.UPG.KAMA.WI.Y.0016.211028T1200Z-211029T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0006.211028T1200Z-211029T0000Z/
Texas-Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-
Hemphill-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Wheeler, Lutie, Borger, Claude, Glazier,
Pampa, Lora, Gruver, Clarendon, Lela, Lake Marvin, Codman, Waka,
Perryton, Samnorwood, Panhandle, Kingsmill, Dozier, Higgins,
Canadian, Miami, White Deer, Wellington, Booker, Wolf Creek Park,
Pantex, Spearman, Forgan, Wayside, Briscoe, Skellytown, Twitty,
Shamrock, Goodnight, Follett, Beaver, Washburn, Farnsworth, and
Guymon
149 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern portions of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. 

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 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-TXZ001-002-006-007-012-017-281500-
/O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0017.211028T1200Z-211029T0000Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Potter-Randall-
Including the cities of Bushland, Channing, Boise City, Dalhart,
Four Way, Masterson, Romero, Umbarger, Conlen, Canyon, Stratford,
Amarillo, Keyes, Buffalo Lake, Ware, Hartley, and Dumas
149 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron County. In Texas, Dallam, Hartley, 
  Moore, Potter, Randall and Sherman Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 26, 7:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAMAWheeler41 min
Oct 27, 3:19 AM CDTRed Flag WarningAMAArmstrong, Carson, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Hansford, Hartley and 6 more16 hr

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.