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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Amarillo, TX

February 21, 202320 counties in Texas; Beaver County, Cimarron County, Texas County, Oklahoma

NWS Amarillo, TX issued this high wind warning at Feb 21, 2023, 1:44 PM CST for 20 counties in Texas; Beaver County, Cimarron County, Texas County, Oklahoma. It took effect at Feb 22, 2023, 11:00 AM CST. It was in force for 10 hr. 15 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 21, 2023, 1:44 PM CST (19:44 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 22, 2023, 11:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 22, 2023, 9:00 PM CST
In force
10 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 19:43 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 22, 1:57 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 424 E Vega, TXFIRST OCCURRENCE OF 40 MPH SUSTAINED WINDS AT 1:47 PM CST, WITH THE LAST AT 7:17 PM CST.
Feb 22, 3:53 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Sw Dalhart, TX59 MPH WIND GUST OBSERVED AT DALHART ASOS. FIRST REPORT FOR THIS LOCATION. EVENT IS ONGOING.
Feb 22, 4:00 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 412 Nw Hereford, TXFIRST SUSTAINED 40 MPH WIND OCCURRENCE AT 4:00 PM CST, WITH THE LAST AT 5:53 PM CST.
Feb 22, 4:17 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 4611 Wnw Bootleg, TXFIRST SUSTAINED 40 MPH WIND OCCURRENCE AT 12:18 PM CST, WITH THE LAST AT 5:44 PM CST.
Feb 22, 4:40 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 N Texline, TXCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 3 N TEXLINE. 59 MPH WIND GUST OBSERVED AT TEXLINE MESONET SITE. FIRST REPORT FOR THIS LOCATION. EVENT IS ONGOING.
Feb 22, 4:40 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 N Texline, TX59 MPH WIND GUST OBSERVED AT TEXLINE MESONET SITE. FIRST REPORT FOR THIS LOCATION. EVENT IS ONGOING.
Feb 22, 4:43 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6111 S Romero, TXCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 11 S ROMERO. 61 MPH WIND GUST OBSERVED AT ROMERO WEST TEXAS MESONET SITE. FIRST REPORT OF THE DAY. EVENT ONGOING.
Feb 22, 4:43 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6211 S Romero, TX62 MPH WIND GUST OBSERVED AT ROMERO WEST TEXAS MESONET SITE. FIRST REPORT OF THE DAY. EVENT ONGOING.
Feb 22, 4:55 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 401 Ese Pantex, TXFIRST SUSTAINED 40 MPH WIND OCCURRENCE AT 4:55 PM CST, WITH THE LAST AT 6:08 PM CST.
Feb 22, 5:03 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 703 N Texline, TXCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 3 N TEXLINE. CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 3 N TEXLINE. 59 MPH WIND GUST OBSERVED AT TEXLINE MESONET SITE. FIRST REPORT FOR THIS LOCATION. EVENT IS ONGOING.
Feb 22, 5:04 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Sw Dalhart, TXCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 3 SW DALHART. 59 MPH WIND GUST OBSERVED AT DALHART ASOS. FIRST REPORT FOR THIS LOCATION. EVENT IS ONGOING.
Feb 22, 5:30 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 433 Nne Umbarger, TXFIRST SUSTAINED 40 MPH WIND OCCURRENCE AT 5:00 PM CST, WITH THE LAST AT 6:13 PM.
Feb 22, 6:40 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 456 Wsw Adrian, TXFIRST SUSTAINED 40 MPH WIND OCCURRENCE AT 2:02 PM CST, WITH THE LAST AT 6:47 PM CST.
Feb 22, 7:37 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Se Dumas, TX
Feb 22, 8:06 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 616 Ene Amarillo, 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 12:00Z, 7.7 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Amarillo Airport, TX at 12:00Z on 2023-02-21Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Amarillo Airport, TX at 12:00Z on 2023-02-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 70 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
3006 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
70 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
139 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

361 
WWUS74 KAMA 211944
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
144 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

OKZ001-002-TXZ001-002-006-007-011-012-016-017-317-220400-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1800Z-230223T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf
Smith-Randall-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Masterson, Ware, Stratford, Palo Duro
Canyon State Park, Bushland, Canyon, Keyes, Guymon, Vega, Dawn,
Boys Ranch, Buffalo Lake, Conlen, Bootleg, Romero, Four Way,
Wildorado, Boise City, Amarillo, Dalhart, Channing, Dumas,
Umbarger, Hartley, and Hereford
144 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 
  to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and central portions of the Texas and Oklahoma 
  Panhandles.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM CST 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ003-004-008-009-013-018-220400-
/O.EXT.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
Hansford-Ochiltree-Hutchinson-Roberts-Carson-Armstrong-
Including the cities of Wolf Creek Park, Codman, Lora, Wayside,
Pantex, Goodnight, Farnsworth, Spearman, Washburn, Borger, Miami,
Perryton, Panhandle, White Deer, Skellytown, Waka, Gruver, and
Claude
144 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds up to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 
  40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Armstrong, Carson, Hansford, Hutchinson, Ochiltree, and 
  Roberts Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

OKZ003-TXZ005-010-014-015-019-020-220400-
/O.EXT.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Beaver-Lipscomb-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Shamrock, Wheeler, Booker, Dozier,
Glazier, Lake Marvin, Canadian, Briscoe, Beaver, Wellington,
Clarendon, Forgan, Lela, Twitty, Higgins, Lutie, Kingsmill,
Samnorwood, Pampa, and Follett
144 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds up to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. In Texas, Collingsworth, 
  Donley, Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

JC
10 follow-up statements
023 
WWUS74 KAMA 212113
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
313 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

OKZ001-TXZ001-002-006-007-011-012-016-017-317-220500-
/O.UPG.KAMA.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0005.230221T2113Z-230222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-
Randall-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Conlen, Ware, Buffalo Lake, Hereford,
Boise City, Canyon, Dawn, Bootleg, Wildorado, Bushland,
Stratford, Boys Ranch, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Vega, Dumas,
Masterson, Four Way, Dalhart, Amarillo, Umbarger, Hartley,
Romero, Keyes, and Channing
313 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 
  mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron County. In Texas, Dallam, Deaf 
  Smith, Hartley, Moore, Oldham, Palo Duro Canyon, Potter, Randall, 
  and Sherman Counties.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM CST 
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ003-008-013-018-220500-
/O.UPG.KAMA.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0005.230221T2113Z-230222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Hansford-Hutchinson-Carson-Armstrong-
Including the cities of Panhandle, Claude, Goodnight, Gruver,
Skellytown, Pantex, Washburn, Spearman, White Deer, Borger, and
Wayside
313 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Armstrong, Carson, Hansford, and Hutchinson Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday 
  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...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

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.

&&

$$

OKZ002-220500-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
Texas-
Including the cities of Guymon
313 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 
  to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Texas County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

TXZ004-009-220500-
/O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Ochiltree-Roberts-
Including the cities of Codman, Wolf Creek Park, Perryton,
Farnsworth, Miami, Lora, and Waka
313 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 
  45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Ochiltree and Roberts Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

OKZ003-TXZ005-010-014-015-019-020-220500-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Beaver-Lipscomb-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Twitty, Beaver, Booker, Lela, Clarendon,
Higgins, Glazier, Pampa, Lutie, Briscoe, Wellington, Shamrock,
Dozier, Canadian, Follett, Wheeler, Samnorwood, Lake Marvin,
Forgan, and Kingsmill
313 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. In Texas, Collingsworth, 
  Donley, Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Ward
253 
WWUS74 KAMA 212138
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
338 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

OKZ002-220600-
/O.UPG.KAMA.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KAMA.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Texas-
Including the cities of Guymon
338 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, southwest winds around 40 
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Texas County.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM CST 
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

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-TXZ001-002-006-007-011-012-016-017-317-220600-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-
Randall-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Conlen, Ware, Buffalo Lake, Hereford,
Boise City, Canyon, Dawn, Bootleg, Wildorado, Bushland,
Stratford, Boys Ranch, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Vega, Dumas,
Masterson, Four Way, Dalhart, Amarillo, Umbarger, Hartley,
Romero, Keyes, and Channing
338 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 
  mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron County. In Texas, Dallam, Deaf 
  Smith, Hartley, Moore, Oldham, Palo Duro Canyon, Potter, Randall, 
  and Sherman Counties.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the second High Wind Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM CST 
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ003-008-013-018-220600-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Hansford-Hutchinson-Carson-Armstrong-
Including the cities of Panhandle, Claude, Goodnight, Gruver,
Skellytown, Pantex, Washburn, Spearman, White Deer, Borger, and
Wayside
338 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Armstrong, Carson, Hansford, and Hutchinson Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For 
  the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday 
  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...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ004-009-220600-
/O.CON.KAMA.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Ochiltree-Roberts-
Including the cities of Codman, Wolf Creek Park, Perryton,
Farnsworth, Miami, Lora, and Waka
338 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 35 to 
  45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Ochiltree and Roberts Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

OKZ003-TXZ005-010-014-015-019-020-220600-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Beaver-Lipscomb-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Twitty, Beaver, Booker, Lela, Clarendon,
Higgins, Glazier, Pampa, Lutie, Briscoe, Wellington, Shamrock,
Dozier, Canadian, Follett, Wheeler, Samnorwood, Lake Marvin,
Forgan, and Kingsmill
338 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. In Texas, Collingsworth, 
  Donley, Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

Ward
271 
WWUS74 KAMA 220000
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
600 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

OKZ001-002-TXZ001-002-006-007-011-012-016-017-317-221200-
/O.EXP.KAMA.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf
Smith-Randall-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Boise City, Guymon, Dalhart, Stratford,
Boys Ranch, Buffalo Lake, Ware, Channing, Romero, Dawn, Conlen,
Amarillo, Masterson, Canyon, Dumas, Hartley, Palo Duro Canyon
State Park, Four Way, Wildorado, Bushland, Hereford, Keyes, Vega,
Bootleg, and Umbarger
600 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma. Portions of the 
  Panhandle of Texas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CST 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ003-008-013-018-221200-
/O.EXP.KAMA.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Hansford-Hutchinson-Carson-Armstrong-
Including the cities of Pantex, Wayside, Gruver, Spearman,
Skellytown, Washburn, Panhandle, Claude, Goodnight, Borger, and
White Deer
600 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Armstrong, Carson, Hansford, and Hutchinson Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

TXZ004-009-221200-
/O.EXP.KAMA.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Ochiltree-Roberts-
Including the cities of Waka, Miami, Wolf Creek Park, Farnsworth,
Perryton, Lora, and Codman
600 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Ochiltree and Roberts Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

OKZ003-TXZ005-010-014-015-019-020-221200-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Beaver-Lipscomb-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Lake Marvin, Glazier, Lela, Canadian,
Higgins, Wheeler, Twitty, Kingsmill, Shamrock, Follett, Lutie,
Clarendon, Wellington, Samnorwood, Pampa, Briscoe, Beaver,
Booker, Dozier, and Forgan
600 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. In Texas, Collingsworth, 
  Donley, Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

TLH
985 
WWUS74 KAMA 220001
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
601 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

OKZ001-002-TXZ001-002-006-007-011-012-016-017-317-221200-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf
Smith-Randall-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Boise City, Guymon, Dalhart, Stratford,
Boys Ranch, Buffalo Lake, Ware, Channing, Romero, Dawn, Conlen,
Amarillo, Masterson, Canyon, Dumas, Hartley, Palo Duro Canyon
State Park, Four Way, Wildorado, Bushland, Hereford, Keyes, Vega,
Bootleg, and Umbarger
601 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma. Portions of the 
  Panhandle of Texas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CST 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

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-TXZ003>005-008>010-013>015-018>020-221200-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-
Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Washburn, Dozier, Forgan, Glazier, Lela,
Wayside, Higgins, Wheeler, Shamrock, Spearman, Farnsworth,
Clarendon, Claude, Pampa, Lora, Borger, Codman, Samnorwood, Waka,
Miami, Lake Marvin, Pantex, Canadian, Gruver, Twitty, Lutie, Wolf
Creek Park, Panhandle, Perryton, Briscoe, White Deer, Beaver,
Booker, Follett, Skellytown, Goodnight, Wellington, and Kingsmill
601 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma. Portions of the 
  Panhandle of Texas.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

TLH
779 
WWUS74 KAMA 220752
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
152 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

OKZ003-TXZ003>005-008>010-013>015-018>020-221700-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0003.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-
Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Kingsmill, Clarendon, Higgins, Beaver,
Waka, Shamrock, Canadian, Lela, Goodnight, Wheeler, Samnorwood,
Pantex, Miami, Glazier, Spearman, Washburn, Wolf Creek Park,
Codman, White Deer, Booker, Farnsworth, Skellytown, Claude,
Wayside, Borger, Briscoe, Wellington, Lutie, Perryton, Pampa,
Lake Marvin, Dozier, Forgan, Lora, Gruver, Twitty, Panhandle, and
Follett
152 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST 
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Oklahoma Panhandle and eastern half of the Texas 
  Panhandle.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 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.

&&

$$

OKZ001-002-TXZ001-002-006-007-011-012-016-017-317-221700-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf
Smith-Randall-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Canyon, Dalhart, Boys Ranch, Guymon,
Dawn, Boise City, Conlen, Umbarger, Hartley, Stratford, Palo Duro
Canyon State Park, Hereford, Amarillo, Dumas, Bushland,
Masterson, Four Way, Ware, Bootleg, Keyes, Romero, Wildorado,
Buffalo Lake, Channing, and Vega
152 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 
PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 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.

&&

$$

LFM
226 
WWUS74 KAMA 221603
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1003 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

OKZ003-221715-
/O.CAN.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Beaver-
Including the cities of Beaver and Forgan
1003 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

A cold front has pushed through Beaver County earlier than expected 
and strong southwesterly winds are no longer expected to develop 
late this afternoon. Therefore, the High Wind Warning has been 
cancelled for Beaver County.

$$

TXZ006-007-011-012-016-017-317-230015-
/O.NEW.KAMA.DU.Y.0002.230222T1603Z-230223T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Hartley, Bushland, Dawn, Palo Duro Canyon
State Park, Umbarger, Dumas, Boys Ranch, Amarillo, Hereford,
Canyon, Masterson, Buffalo Lake, Bootleg, Romero, Channing, Four
Way, Wildorado, and Vega
1003 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, southwest winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Deaf Smith, Hartley, Moore, Oldham, Potter, and Randall 
  Counties, including Palo Duro Canyon.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. 
  For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  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...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ008>010-013>015-018>020-230015-
/O.NEW.KAMA.DU.Y.0002.230222T1603Z-230223T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Armstrong-Donley-
Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Claude, Lake Marvin, Wheeler, Codman,
Kingsmill, Glazier, Dozier, White Deer, Samnorwood, Washburn,
Panhandle, Wayside, Lora, Lutie, Goodnight, Canadian, Lela,
Borger, Wellington, Shamrock, Clarendon, Briscoe, Miami, Pantex,
Skellytown, Twitty, and Pampa
1003 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Armstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hemphill, 
  Hutchinson, Roberts, and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. 
  For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  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...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

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-TXZ001-002-230015-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-
Including the cities of Dalhart, Keyes, Stratford, Ware, Guymon,
Boise City, and Conlen
1003 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In Texas, Dallam 
  and Sherman Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

TXZ003>005-230015-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.230222T1700Z-230223T0300Z/
Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Including the cities of Higgins, Wolf Creek Park, Gruver, Waka,
Follett, Spearman, Perryton, Farnsworth, and Booker
1003 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Hansford, Lipscomb, and Ochiltree Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

Ferguson
537 
WWUS74 KAMA 221812
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1212 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

TXZ004-005-221915-
/O.CAN.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Including the cities of Higgins, Wolf Creek Park, Waka, Follett,
Perryton, Farnsworth, and Booker
1212 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

A cold front has pushed through earlier than expected 
and strong southwesterly winds are no longer expected to develop 
late this afternoon in the far northeastern Texas Panhandle. 
Therefore, the High Wind Warning has been cancelled for Ochiltree 
and Lipscomb Counties.

$$

TXZ006-007-011-012-016-017-317-230215-
/O.EXT.KAMA.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Hartley, Bushland, Dawn, Palo Duro Canyon
State Park, Umbarger, Dumas, Boys Ranch, Amarillo, Hereford,
Canyon, Masterson, Buffalo Lake, Bootleg, Romero, Channing, Four
Way, Wildorado, and Vega
1212 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, southwest winds of 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Deaf Smith, Hartley, Moore, Oldham, Potter, and Randall 
  Counties, including Palo Duro Canyon.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  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...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ008>010-013>015-018>020-230215-
/O.EXT.KAMA.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Armstrong-Donley-
Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Claude, Lake Marvin, Wheeler, Codman,
Kingsmill, Glazier, Dozier, White Deer, Samnorwood, Washburn,
Panhandle, Wayside, Lora, Lutie, Goodnight, Canadian, Lela,
Borger, Wellington, Shamrock, Clarendon, Briscoe, Miami, Pantex,
Skellytown, Twitty, and Pampa
1212 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, southwest gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Armstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hemphill, 
  Hutchinson, Roberts, and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  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...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

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-TXZ001-002-230215-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-
Including the cities of Dalhart, Keyes, Stratford, Ware, Guymon,
Boise City, and Conlen
1212 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In Texas, Dallam 
  and Sherman Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

TXZ003-230215-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Hansford-
Including the cities of Gruver and Spearman
1212 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Hansford County.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

Ferguson
575 
WWUS74 KAMA 222006
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
206 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

TXZ010-015-020-222115-
/O.CAN.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
/O.CAN.KAMA.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Hemphill-Wheeler-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Lake Marvin, Briscoe, Wheeler, Dozier,
Glazier, Wellington, Samnorwood, Lutie, Canadian, Twitty, Lela,
and Shamrock
206 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While gusts to 50 mph are still possible, gusts to 60 mph and 
associated blowing dust are no longer expected to occur as far east 
as Hemphill, Wheeler, and Collingsworth Counties late this 
afternoon. Therefore, the High Wind Warning and Blowing Dust 
Advisory have been cancelled for these counties.

$$

TXZ006-007-011-012-016-017-317-230300-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Hartley, Bushland, Dawn, Palo Duro Canyon
State Park, Umbarger, Dumas, Boys Ranch, Amarillo, Hereford,
Canyon, Masterson, Buffalo Lake, Bootleg, Romero, Channing, Four
Way, Wildorado, and Vega
206 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds of 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility 
  between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Deaf Smith, Hartley, Moore, Oldham, Potter, and Randall 
  Counties, including Palo Duro Canyon.

* WHEN...Until 9 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. Hazardous driving conditions 
  due to reduced visibility.

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.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

TXZ008-009-013-014-018-019-230300-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Hutchinson-Roberts-Carson-Gray-Armstrong-Donley-
Including the cities of Claude, Clarendon, Borger, Panhandle,
Codman, Kingsmill, Wayside, White Deer, Miami, Lora, Goodnight,
Pantex, Washburn, Skellytown, and Pampa
206 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds with gusts up to 
  60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Armstrong, Carson, Donley, Gray, Hutchinson, and Roberts 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 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. Hazardous driving conditions 
  due to reduced visibility.

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.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

OKZ001-002-TXZ001-002-230300-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-
Including the cities of Dalhart, Keyes, Stratford, Ware, Guymon,
Boise City, and Conlen
206 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron and Texas Counties. In Texas, Dallam 
  and Sherman Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

TXZ003-230300-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Hansford-
Including the cities of Gruver and Spearman
206 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Hansford County.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

Ferguson
667 
WWUS74 KAMA 222302
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
502 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

OKZ001-TXZ001-002-230300-
/O.EXA.KAMA.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-
Including the cities of Ware, Boise City, Stratford, Keyes,
Dalhart, and Conlen
502 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Cimarron County. In Texas, Dallam and Sherman 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  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...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ006-007-011-012-016-017-317-230300-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Hartley-Moore-Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Romero, Dawn, Hereford, Boys Ranch,
Bushland, Vega, Four Way, Buffalo Lake, Canyon, Palo Duro Canyon
State Park, Amarillo, Channing, Hartley, Masterson, Bootleg,
Wildorado, Dumas, and Umbarger
502 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility 
  between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Deaf Smith, Hartley, Moore, Oldham, Palo Duro Canyon, 
  Potter, and Randall Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 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. Hazardous driving conditions 
  due to reduced visibility.

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.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

TXZ008-009-013-014-018-019-230300-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Hutchinson-Roberts-Carson-Gray-Armstrong-Donley-
Including the cities of Skellytown, Kingsmill, Miami, Wayside,
Washburn, Pantex, White Deer, Clarendon, Pampa, Borger, Codman,
Lora, Claude, Goodnight, and Panhandle
502 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility 
  between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Armstrong, Carson, Donley, Gray, Hutchinson, and Roberts 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 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. Hazardous driving conditions 
  due to reduced visibility.

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.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

OKZ002-230300-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Texas-
Including the cities of Guymon
502 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...southwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. 


* WHERE...Texas County.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

TXZ003-230300-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Hansford-
Including the cities of Spearman and Gruver
502 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Hansford County.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

TXZ010-015-020-230300-
/O.EXA.KAMA.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Hemphill-Wheeler-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Canadian, Briscoe, Lela, Shamrock, Lutie,
Dozier, Wellington, Wheeler, Lake Marvin, Twitty, Glazier, and
Samnorwood
502 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

LG
559 
WWUS74 KAMA 230257
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
857 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

OKZ001-TXZ001-002-006>009-011>014-016>019-317-230400-
/O.EXP.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
/O.EXP.KAMA.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Oldham-
Potter-Carson-Gray-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Palo Duro
Canyon-
Including the cities of Dawn, Ware, Boise City, Palo Duro Canyon
State Park, Stratford, Four Way, Vega, Borger, Dalhart, Conlen,
Goodnight, Umbarger, Hereford, Washburn, Hartley, Channing,
Pampa, Codman, Wildorado, Skellytown, Miami, Buffalo Lake, White
Deer, Keyes, Bootleg, Claude, Dumas, Panhandle, Romero,
Kingsmill, Wayside, Boys Ranch, Pantex, Canyon, Amarillo,
Clarendon, Lora, Masterson, and Bushland
857 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Winds were decreasing.

$$

OKZ002-TXZ003-230400-
/O.EXP.KAMA.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Texas-Hansford-
Including the cities of Spearman, Gruver, and Guymon
857 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Winds were decreasing.

$$

TXZ010-015-020-230400-
/O.EXP.KAMA.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230223T0300Z/
Hemphill-Wheeler-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Canadian, Briscoe, Lela, Shamrock, Lutie,
Dozier, Wellington, Wheeler, Lake Marvin, Twitty, Glazier, and
Samnorwood
857 PM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Winds were decreasing.

$$

LG

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Amarillo, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Feb 21, 11:49 AM CST, 1 hour 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 21, 11:49 AM CST, 1 hour 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1149 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...New AVIATION...

.SHORT TERM ...
(Today through Tonight)
Issued at 357 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

Stronger winds are forecast for today across the Texas and
Oklahoma Panhandles. These winds combined with the continued
drought conditions and low relative humidity values, will lead to
critical fire weather conditions this afternoon for the entire
area. For more information on the fire weather threat, see the
Fire Weather section below. There is a chance for some light rain
overnight as a disturbance moves across the Southern Plains.

Early morning IR satellite imagery depicts high level clouds
remain across a good portion of the CWA at the time of this
writing. Closer to the surface, quite the range of temperatures
exists across the Panhandles, with temperatures near freezing in
the north and temps near 50 in the south. For the locations where
the most cloud cover has remained and winds have remained over 10
mph, temperatures have remained warmer so far this morning. As
winds decrease towards sunrise, temperatures should drop into the
30s and 40s.

Westerly zonal flow will remain across the Southern Plains
throughout the day today. To the southwest of the forecast area, a
H500 closed low will begin to weaken and get absorbed by the upper
level flow later on today. Another warm day is expected across the
Panhandles as H850 temperatures warm up into the upper teens
Celsius by peak heating this afternoon. Even though high level
clouds will remain over the area, there will be sufficient mixing
in the lower levels so surface temperatures may approach 80
degrees for a few locations in the southeastern TX Panhandle.
Winds will increase today, aided by the low level mixing, and
strong surface winds are expected with some sustained winds
approaching 40 mph at times this afternoon. The potential is there
for a few 60 mph wind gusts in the northwest this afternoon should
this area clear out of the high clouds and if we are able to mix
out to H700. Confidence is not high enough at this time to occur,
so have opted not to issue any High Wind Warnings. The 21/00z HREF
probabilities on DESI do depict that there is a 60 percent or
greater chance of having RH values drop down to 15 or lower
percent today in the northern combined Panhandles. This seems
like a reasonable scenario as RHs did drop that low today for a
few locations in the north, even with cloud cover. It should be
noted, that a few of the hi-res models did have much too low dew
points yesterday, and that trend continues into tomorrow, which is
making the probabilities higher. In any case, with temperatures a
few degrees warmer than yesterday and with the potential for
clearing skies, have gone ahead and lowered the dew points below
the NBM by a few degrees in the northwest this afternoon.

As the H500 closed low moves towards the Southern Plains late on
Tuesday, there is forecast to be plenty of PVA out ahead of the
main shortwave trough axis. There may just be enough mid level
moisture out ahead of this system to produce some light rain
showers on Tuesday night. With low level moisture lacking, am a
bit concerned if any of this moisture is going to be able to reach
the surface, especially if RH recovery is less than currently
forecast. Still can't rule out a couple areas getting a few
hundredths of precip, so have kept PoPs in for the central and
east for Tuesday night. With the cloud cover remaining across the
area and breezy winds continuing all night on Tuesday, overnight
low temperatures may remain in the mid 40s in the west and up to
mid 50s in the east for another mild, yet breezy, night.

Muscha

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday through Monday)
Issued at 357 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

For Wednesday, the flow aloft transitions to southwesterly as
another upper level storm system digs into the western states. A
very tight pressure and height gradient along with corresponding
jet maxes at multiple levels will exist based on latest short
range models runs. This will result in windy to very windy
conditions across the region on Wednesday into Wednesday evening,
and the previously issued High Wind Watch will remain intact for
this forecast package. There is some concern that the far eastern
zones may not achieve criteria, with advisory level speeds more
likely. Will defer this idea to later shifts to further assess as
the event day gets closer. As of this writing, it appears sustained
winds on the order of 30 to perhaps as high as 45 mph with gusts
upwards of 50 to around 65 mph will be possible across the OK and
TX Panhandles on Wednesday, with the overall highest sustained
wind speeds and wind gusts expected in the far western sections
and lowest speeds and gusts across the far southeast Texas Panhandle.
There is some potential for a bit higher sustained wind speeds
and gusts across the far western sections on the Caprock Wednesday
afternoon into early evening and this will need to be monitored
closely.

For Wednesday night through Friday, the latest 00Z deterministic
numerical weather models as well as the NBM are in better agreement
with respect to handling arctic cold front. While they still
suggest mainly a glancing blow will occur with most of the very
cold air progged to slide to the east and northeast of the
forecast area, they have trended closer to the ECMWF solution of
the past couple days in bringing a bit more cold air into the
area for Thursday and Friday. For this cycle, the ECXMOS, MEXMOS,
and NBM temperatures are a bit closer to one another on Thursday
and Friday compared to the past couple days. Warmer temperatures
are then expected Saturday and Sunday. Another upper level storm
system may impact the region Sunday afternoon and Sunday night.
The latest GFS and ECMWF are indicating more of a dry slot scenario
for the area with any precipitation confined to eastern sections,
while the 00Z CMC still paints some precipitation over mainly
central and eastern zones. Since this potential upper level storm
system is several days out, expect adjustments to the forecast
during the coming days. Utilized NBM pops and temperatures for the
long term periods.

02

FIRE WEATHER...Wednesday.
Issued at 357 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

Critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across
the area Wednesday afternoon and evening due to strong twenty foot
southwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts upwards of 50 to 65 mph
along with minimum relative humidity values around 20 percent and
receptive fuels. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Wednesday afternoon
and evening for all of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.

02

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1134 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

VFR conditions are expected throughout this TAF period. Strong
winds are expected today and especially tomorrow. Wind gusts today
are expected to reach 43-47 kts, but up to 50 kts is possible.
Wind gusts 50-56 kts are expected tomorrow, but up to 60 kts is
possible... especially at KDHT. Due to these winds, blowing dust
will be possible at all 3 TAF sites this afternoon and tomorrow
afternoon. Reduced visibilities could occur with instances of
blowing dust. Could see some showers from 03z to around 06z, but
activity is largely going to stay southeast of TAF sites. Some
lightning is possible with it but unlikely.

LLWS is expected at KDHT from 22/02z to around 22/06z.

Vanden Bosch/Ward

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...Today.

Area wide critical fire weather conditions are expected today for
the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. Widespread wind gusts in the 45
to 55 mph range are expected today and a few locations may get
close to 60 mph wind gusts in the northwest. Relative humidity
values could drop in the low teens for some areas in the north
should clouds clear out and sufficient daytime heating occurs.
These conditions will lead to widespread RFTI values of 4 across
the Panhandles with some isolated areas of 5 and possibly, 6 if
the humidity can drop low enough. It should be noted that the
area favored for the highest RFTI values did have a decent amount
of snowfall just a couple of days ago, which may somewhat limit
the higher fire weather threat.

Muscha

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Amarillo TX                47  66  33  59 /  20   0   0   0
Beaver OK                  49  70  17  41 /  10   0   0   0
Boise City OK              40  60  19  49 /   0   0   0   0
Borger TX                  49  69  33  59 /  10   0   0   0
Boys Ranch TX              45  65  31  60 /  10   0   0   0
Canyon TX                  46  66  33  61 /  20   0   0   0
Clarendon TX               52  69  38  60 /  10   0   0   0
Dalhart TX                 40  61  25  54 /   0   0   0   0
Guymon OK                  45  66  19  45 /   0   0   0   0
Hereford TX                45  65  31  62 /  20   0   0   0
Lipscomb TX                51  70  24  46 /  10   0   0   0
Pampa TX                   49  68  33  56 /  10   0   0   0
Shamrock TX                52  71  38  57 /  20   0   0   0
Wellington TX              54  72  41  59 /  40  10   0   0

&&

.AMA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Red Flag Warning until 7 PM CST this evening for TXZ001>020-317.

     Wind Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for TXZ001>004-006>009-
     011>013-016>018-317.

     Fire Weather Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday
     evening for TXZ001>020-317.

     High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday
     evening for TXZ001>020-317.

OK...Red Flag Warning until 7 PM CST this evening for OKZ001>003.

     Wind Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for OKZ001-002.

     Fire Weather Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday
     evening for OKZ001>003.

     High Wind Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday
     evening for OKZ001>003.

&&

SHORT TERM...05
LONG TERM....02
AVIATION...52
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 21, 3:56 AM CST, 9 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
356 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-212200-
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-
356 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Strong southwest winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are
expected this afternoon across the western and central sections of
the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. A Wind Advisory is in effect
for this area from Noon to 6 PM CST today. In addition, the strong
winds will result in areas of blowing dust along with reduced
visibilities this afternoon into early this evening.

The combination of the strong southwest winds, minimum relative
humidity values of 12 to 25 percent, and dry fuels will result in
critical fire weather conditions this afternoon into early this
evening. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for all of the area from
Noon today until 7 PM CST this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across
the area Wednesday afternoon and evening due to strong winds and
low relative humidity values. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect
Wednesday afternoon and evening for all of the Oklahoma and Texas
Panhandles. Additionally, a High Wind Watch is in effect for
Wednesday afternoon and evening across all of the Oklahoma and
Texas Panhandles due to expected strong to very strong wind speeds
and gusts. Areas of blowing dust along with reduced visibilities are
also likely on Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

Area fire managers and emergency officials should be alert for
critical fire weather conditions this afternoon through Wednesday
evening.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 21, 3:13 PM CSTHigh Wind WarningAMAArmstrong, Carson, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Hansford, Hartley and 6 more3 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Texas, 2023High Wind Warnings in Oklahoma, 2023Every high wind warning in 2023

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.