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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Amarillo, TX
NWS Amarillo, TX issued this wind chill warning at Feb 14, 2021, 6:39 PM CST for 20 counties in Texas; Beaver County, Cimarron County, Texas County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 41 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 14, 2021, 6:39 PM CST (00:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 16, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- In force
- 41 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Amarillo, TX
All 23 counties
Beaver County, OK, Cimarron County, OK, Texas County, OK, Armstrong County, TX, Carson County, TX, Collingsworth County, TX, Dallam County, TX, Deaf Smith County, TX, Donley County, TX, Gray County, TX, Hansford County, TX, Hartley County, TX, Hemphill County, TX, Hutchinson County, TX, Lipscomb County, TX, Moore County, TX, Ochiltree County, TX, Oldham County, TX, Potter County, TX, Randall County, TX, Roberts County, TX, Sherman County, TX, Wheeler County, TX
The radar
The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:40 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6 | 1 Nne Gruver, TX | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION GRUT2 0.6 NE GRUVER. UPDATE TO INCLUDE 2.0 AMOUNT. |
| Feb 15, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6 | Gruver, TX | SNOW TOTAL FOR EVENT. |
| Feb 15, 10:46 AM CST | SNOW 4.2 | Bushland, TX |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 66 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
- 794 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -35 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 99 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
103 WWUS44 KAMA 150039 WSWAMA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 639 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-150900- /O.CAN.KAMA.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KAMA.WC.W.0001.210215T0039Z-210215T1900Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson- Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth- Palo Duro Canyon- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Beaver, Forgan, Dalhart, Stratford, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, Follett, Hartley, Channing, Dumas, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Vega, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Hereford, Canyon, Claude, Clarendon, Wellington, and Palo Duro Canyon 639 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chill values of 15 degrees below zero to as low as 30 degrees below zero are expected. * WHERE...All of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Exposed skin can suffer from frostbite in a very short time...so dress adequately. Be sure to wear layered light clothing...and wear a hat and mittens to protect yourself from the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia. Avoid outside activities if possible. && $$ 02
5 follow-up statements
256 WWUS44 KAMA 150406 WSWAMA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1006 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-151200- /O.CON.KAMA.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson- Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth- Palo Duro Canyon- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Beaver, Forgan, Dalhart, Stratford, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, Follett, Hartley, Channing, Dumas, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Vega, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Hereford, Canyon, Claude, Clarendon, Wellington, and Palo Duro Canyon 1006 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chill values of 15 degrees below zero to as low as 30 degrees below zero are expected. * WHERE...All of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Exposed skin can suffer from frostbite in a very short time...so dress adequately. Be sure to wear layered light clothing...and wear a hat and mittens to protect yourself from the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia. Avoid outside activities if possible. && $$ 02
322 WWUS44 KAMA 150922 WSWAMA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 322 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-151900- /O.CON.KAMA.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1900Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson- Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth- Palo Duro Canyon- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Beaver, Forgan, Dalhart, Stratford, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, Follett, Hartley, Channing, Dumas, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Vega, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Hereford, Canyon, Claude, Clarendon, Wellington, and Palo Duro Canyon 322 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chill values of 15 degrees below zero to as low as 30 degrees below zero are expected. * WHERE...All of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$
463 WWUS44 KAMA 151809 WSWAMA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1209 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-160300- /O.EXT.KAMA.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson- Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth- Palo Duro Canyon- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Beaver, Forgan, Dalhart, Stratford, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, Follett, Hartley, Channing, Dumas, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Vega, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Hereford, Canyon, Claude, Clarendon, Wellington, and Palo Duro Canyon 1209 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chill values of 15 degrees below zero to as low as 25 degrees below zero are expected. * WHERE...All of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$
203 WWUS44 KAMA 160302 WSWAMA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 902 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-161100- /O.CON.KAMA.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson- Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth- Palo Duro Canyon- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Beaver, Forgan, Dalhart, Stratford, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, Follett, Hartley, Channing, Dumas, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Vega, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Hereford, Canyon, Claude, Clarendon, Wellington, and Palo Duro Canyon 902 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chill values of 15 degrees below zero to as low as 25 degrees below zero are expected. * WHERE...All of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Exposed skin can suffer from frostbite in a very short time...so dress adequately. Be sure to wear layered light clothing...and wear a hat and mittens to protect yourself from the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia. Avoid outside activities if possible. && $$ 02
588 WWUS44 KAMA 160924 WSWAMA URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Amarillo TX 324 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 OKZ003-TXZ003>005-007>020-317-161800- /O.NEW.KAMA.WW.Y.0005.210216T1500Z-210217T0900Z/ /O.CON.KAMA.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/ Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts- Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall- Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon- Including the cities of Beaver, Forgan, Spearman, Gruver, Perryton, Booker, Higgins, Follett, Dumas, Borger, Miami, Canadian, Vega, Amarillo, Panhandle, White Deer, Pampa, Shamrock, Wheeler, Hereford, Canyon, Claude, Clarendon, Wellington, and Palo Duro Canyon 324 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills this morning. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST today. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills Wednesday morning will be around 5 below zero. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ OKZ001-002-TXZ001-002-006-161800- /O.CON.KAMA.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/ Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley- Including the cities of Boise City, Keyes, Guymon, Dalhart, Stratford, Hartley, and Channing 324 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills this morning. Wind chill values of 15 degrees below zero to as low as 25 degrees below zero are expected this morning. * WHERE...All of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$
Nearby
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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.