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Wind Advisory 20, NWS Amarillo, TX

December 15, 2021Collingsworth County, Donley County, Wheeler County, Texas

NWS Amarillo, TX issued this wind advisory at Dec 15, 2021, 1:52 AM CST for Collingsworth County, Donley County, Wheeler County, Texas. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 15, 2021, 1:52 AM CST (07:52 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Amarillo, TX

Counties Collingsworth County, TX, Donley County, TX, Wheeler County, TX

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:50 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, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 114 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 2021-12-15Temperature 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 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 2021-12-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 111 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2946 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
111 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
122 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

022 
WWUS74 KAMA 150752
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
152 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

TXZ005-007>014-016>018-317-151600-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0005.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KAMA.HW.W.0008.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
Lipscomb-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Borger, Claude, Glazier, Umbarger,
Canadian, Lora, Pampa, Goodnight, Four Way, Lake Marvin, Codman,
Canyon, Amarillo, Buffalo Lake, Panhandle, Kingsmill, Boys Ranch,
Bootleg, Higgins, Masterson, Miami, White Deer, Vega, Booker,
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Pantex, Washburn, Bushland, Wayside,
Skellytown, Dumas, Wildorado, Follett, Hereford, and Dawn
152 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The southwest, central, and northeastern Texas Panhandle.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST 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>003-TXZ001>004-006-151600-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0008.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hartley-
Including the cities of Hartley, Spearman, Channing, Forgan,
Boise City, Dalhart, Gruver, Romero, Conlen, Waka, Perryton,
Stratford, Wolf Creek Park, Keyes, Beaver, Ware, Farnsworth, and
Guymon
152 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In 
  Texas, Dallam, Hansford, Hartley, Ochiltree and Sherman Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

TXZ015-151600-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0005.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0020.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
Wheeler-
Including the cities of Lela, Shamrock, Wheeler, Briscoe, and
Twitty
152 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds up to 35 mph expected. Winds could gust up 
  to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Wheeler County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

TXZ019-020-151600-
/O.NEW.KAMA.WI.Y.0020.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Clarendon, Samnorwood, Dozier, Lutie, and
Wellington
152 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds up to 35 mph expected. Winds could gust up 
  to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Collingsworth and Donley Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

Ward
2 follow-up statements
890 
WWUS74 KAMA 150830
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
230 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

OKZ001>003-TXZ001>004-006-151700-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0008.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hartley-
Including the cities of Hartley, Spearman, Channing, Forgan,
Boise City, Dalhart, Gruver, Romero, Conlen, Waka, Perryton,
Stratford, Wolf Creek Park, Keyes, Beaver, Ware, Farnsworth, and
Guymon
230 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In 
  Texas, Dallam, Hansford, Hartley, Ochiltree and Sherman Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will reduce the visibility, 
  potentially below 1 mile at times. The blowing dust could create 
  dangerous driving conditions.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ005-007>014-016>018-317-151700-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0008.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
Lipscomb-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Borger, Claude, Glazier, Umbarger,
Canadian, Lora, Pampa, Goodnight, Four Way, Lake Marvin, Codman,
Canyon, Amarillo, Buffalo Lake, Panhandle, Kingsmill, Boys Ranch,
Bootleg, Higgins, Masterson, Miami, White Deer, Vega, Booker,
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Pantex, Washburn, Bushland, Wayside,
Skellytown, Dumas, Wildorado, Follett, Hereford, and Dawn
230 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The southwest, central, and northeastern Texas Panhandle.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will reduce the visibility, 
  potentially below 1 mile at times. The blowing dust could create 
  dangerous driving conditions.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ015-019-020-151700-
/O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0020.211215T1500Z-211216T0000Z/
Wheeler-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Dozier, Lela, Wheeler, Briscoe,
Wellington, Twitty, Shamrock, Clarendon, Samnorwood, and Lutie
230 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds up to 35 mph expected. Winds could also 
  gust up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Collingsworth, Donley and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small 
  tree limbs could be blown down.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust could reduce visibility 
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Ward
817 
WWUS74 KAMA 151759
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1159 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

OKZ001>003-TXZ001>004-006-160000-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hartley-
Including the cities of Hartley, Spearman, Channing, Forgan,
Boise City, Dalhart, Gruver, Romero, Conlen, Waka, Perryton,
Stratford, Wolf Creek Park, Keyes, Beaver, Ware, Farnsworth, and
Guymon
1159 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In 
  Texas, Dallam, Hansford, Hartley, Ochiltree and Sherman Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

TXZ005-007>014-016>018-317-160000-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Lipscomb-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Borger, Claude, Glazier, Umbarger,
Canadian, Lora, Pampa, Goodnight, Four Way, Lake Marvin, Codman,
Canyon, Amarillo, Buffalo Lake, Panhandle, Kingsmill, Boys Ranch,
Bootleg, Higgins, Masterson, Miami, White Deer, Vega, Booker,
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Pantex, Washburn, Bushland, Wayside,
Skellytown, Dumas, Wildorado, Follett, Hereford, and Dawn
1159 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...The southwest, central, and northeastern Texas Panhandle.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

TXZ015-019-020-160000-
/O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Wheeler-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Dozier, Lela, Wheeler, Briscoe,
Wellington, Twitty, Shamrock, Clarendon, Samnorwood, and Lutie
1159 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Collingsworth, Donley and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

LG

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Sources

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