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High Wind Warning 5, NWS Amarillo, TX

February 21, 202312 counties in Texas; Cimarron County, Texas County, Oklahoma

NWS Amarillo, TX issued this high wind warning at Feb 21, 2023, 3:13 PM CST for 12 counties in Texas; Cimarron County, Texas County, Oklahoma. It was in force for 3 hr. 6 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, 3:13 PM CST (21:13 UTC)
Expired
Feb 21, 2023, 6:00 PM CST
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Amarillo, TX

Counties Cimarron County, OK, Texas County, OK, Armstrong County, TX, Carson County, TX, Dallam County, TX, Deaf Smith County, TX, Hansford County, TX, Hartley County, TX, Hutchinson County, TX, Moore County, TX, Oldham County, TX, Potter County, TX, Randall County, TX, Sherman County, TX

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:18 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 21, 3:13 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Se Dumas, TXMESONET MEASURED WIND GUST OF 58 MPH AT 1457CST AND AGAIN AT 1501CST.
Feb 21, 3:20 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Ene Goodwell, OK
Feb 21, 3:25 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Wsw Guymon, OKTHE GUYMON ASOS MEASURED WIND GUSTS EXCEEDING 58 MPH BETWEEN 1525CST AND 1600CST. THE PEAK WIND GUST OF 64 MPH OCCURRED AT 1535CST.
Feb 21, 3:32 PM CSTDUST STORM4 N Lake Tanglewood, TXA WRECK OCCURRED ON SOUTH LOOP 335 DUE TO NO VISIBILITY. THIS HAS CAUSED THE LOOP TO SHUT DOWN.
Feb 21, 4:11 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 N Stinnett, TXA MESONET STATION LOCATED NEAR STINNETT GUSTED TO 59 MPH AT 1611CST AND AGAIN AT 1614CST.
Feb 21, 4:18 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 E Borger, TXTHE MESONET STATION LOCATED JUST EAST OF BORGER MEASURED MULTIPLE WIND GUSTS OF 58 MPH BETWEEN 1618CST AND 1715CST. THERE WAS ONE GUST AS HIGH AS 59 MPH WHICH WAS THE LAST GUST AT 1715CST.

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, 9.2 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.

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
2 follow-up statements
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

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, 2:44 PM CST, 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 21, 2:44 PM CST, 29 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
244 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...

.SHORT TERM ...
(This afternoon through Tonight)
Issued at 242 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

Strong westerly flow in the upper-levels remains in place ahead of
an upper-level trough over the Baja Peninsula. This westerly flow
aloft has been responsible for daily lee cyclogenesis for the past
few days, creating a string of breezy to windy days.

The trough will begin to pull northeast this afternoon, putting
southeastern Colorado in the left exit region of a strong jet
streak. This will help deepen a low in that area, dropping it to
somewhere between 985mb to 989mb by 6PM this evening. Between the
rapidly deepening low and strengthening low-level winds, today will
be windy. A limiting factor for an even windier day is the presence
of high-based clouds for most of the Panhandles which is going to
keep the mixed layer from reaching 700mb. Regardless, the western
and central Panhandles will remain under a Wind Advisory for 30-35
mph winds with gusts up to 55 mph. Would not be surprised to see a
gust up to 60... especially for anywhere that gets a decent break in
the clouds.

Some rain will be possible tonight in the southeast Texas Panhandle
as a shortwave trough moves through the area. There's a very low
probability... around 5%... for thunder with this activity as
there are hints of some elevated instability.

...Fire Weather...

Concern is increasing for fire weather today in the northwestern
Panhandles. That area has cleared out the cirrus that the rest of
the Panhandles are experiencing. This unfiltered sunshine should
help RH values get into the teens this afternoon... maybe even the
lower teens. This concern is compounded when considering that mixing
could become deeper than further southeast, bringing down some of
those stronger winds near 700mb. Still monitoring fire weather
concerns elsewhere.

Vanden Bosch/Ward

&&

.LONG TERM ...
(Wednesday through next Monday)
Issued at 242 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

Wednesday...

Windy conditions will continue into Wednesday across the Panhandles.
With one surface low having moved east, another one will develop to
our north and west along the Rockies. This will continue to keep a
tightened pressure gradient in place across the region, coupled with
a 140kt upper level jet overhead, will result in quite the windy day
on Wednesday. Model soundings indicate mixing up to around 700mb,
which bring gusts of 55-60kts possible, especially in the western
part of the forecast area. Some are even indicating potential for
virga to occur later in the afternoon which could enhance some
higher wind gusts should this occur. Have gone ahead and upgraded
portions of the High Wind Watch to a High Wind Warning, generally
west of the Caprock. This area was also supported by the higher DESI
probabilities as well for tomorrow. Further east, winds will still
be gusty but how high those gusts reach is less certain and a Wind
Advisory may be sufficient for this region. However, for now, will
keep the High Wind Watch in place there and let future shifts assess
new data. As mixing occurs tomorrow afternoon, dewpoints should
slowly drop through the afternoon. Fire weather/red flag conditions
will exist tomorrow especially due to the gusty winds through the
afternoon. Highest potential is in the east, where ERC values are in
a higher percentile. At this time, in collaboration with neighboring
offices, will hold off on upgrading to a Red Flag Warning and get
through today's event first but would expect this to occur on later
shifts. In addition to the wind and fire weather concerns, we can
also expect some patchy to areas of blowing dust tomorrow afternoon
and motorists should be aware of this potential as well.

Wednesday night into Friday...

Winds should diminish Wednesday night into Thursday morning across
the region as the low pressure system moves off to the north and
east. An arctic front is poised to try to drop south into the
region. However, models continue to show that it will give us a
glancing blow and affect more of Oklahoma to our west. In addition,
a pacific front will move in from the west. The result of these
fronts is that we will get a little bit of a cooldown with highs
ranging in the upper 30s in Oklahoma Panhandle to the upper 50s in
the southern tier of my Texas Panhandle counties on Thursday.
Overnight lows will be chilly with readings in the teens across the
OK Panhandle to the 30s elsewhere on Thursday morning. Chillier
conditions will occur on Friday morning with lows in the teens in
the north to the mid 20s in the central and southern Texas
Panhandle.

As we head into the weekend, temperatures will moderate back into
the 60s and 70s as southwest flow aloft returns to the region and
700-850mb theta-e advection returns in full swing. A return to
breezy conditions will occur ahead of another robust storm system
developing to our west. A large closed upper low swings across the
Desert Southwest and ahead of this, a surface low will develop and
quickly deepen as it moves east. Models show a very evident dryline
in association with this system across the east central parts of the
forecast area on Sunday. At this point, the best moisture advection
should be in the eastern part of the Panhandle. There is a slight
risk outlook from SPC on this system and will be interesting to
watch. Models indicate some good parameters for storms to develop,
including sufficient deep layer shear, 29-31C Vertical Totals, 7.5
C/km mid level lapse rates, and some MUCape that may be good enough
for some storm initiation or potential strong to severe storms.
Given February in the Plains, this doesn't seem to fit but will
continue to monitor the latest model runs to see how this scenario
pans out. It may be that storms fire just to our east and we miss
out entirely. Stay tuned!

Culin

&&

.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

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Amarillo TX                74  46  66  32 /   0  20   0   0
Beaver OK                  75  48  67  14 /   0  10   0   0
Boise City OK              73  40  60  19 /   0   0   0   0
Borger TX                  76  48  69  32 /   0  10   0   0
Boys Ranch TX              74  44  66  31 /   0  10   0   0
Canyon TX                  74  44  66  32 /   0  20   0   0
Clarendon TX               79  49  69  37 /   0  10   0   0
Dalhart TX                 70  39  61  24 /   0   0   0   0
Guymon OK                  74  44  65  15 /   0   0   0   0
Hereford TX                74  43  65  30 /   0  20   0   0
Lipscomb TX                77  50  70  19 /   0  10   0   0
Pampa TX                   76  47  68  32 /   0  10   0   0
Shamrock TX                80  52  71  37 /   0  20   0   0
Wellington TX              82  53  72  40 /   0  40   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.

     High Wind Warning from 11 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday for TXZ001-
     002-006-007-011-012-016-017-317.

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

     High Wind Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening
     for TXZ003>005-008>010-013>015-018>020.

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

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

     High Wind Warning from 11 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday for OKZ001-
     002.

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

     High Wind Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening
     for OKZ003.

&&

SHORT TERM...52
LONG TERM....28
AVIATION...52
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 21, 2:38 PM CST, 35 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
238 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-220845-
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-
238 PM CST Tue Feb 21 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Widespread hazardous weather is not expected for this period.

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

A very windy day is expected Wednesday. Winds will be out of the
southwest across the Panhandles, but will be strongest in the
western half of the Panhandles. 40-45 mph sustained winds with
gusts 58-65 mph is expected. Gusts up to 70 mph will be possible.
A High Wind Warning will be in effect from 11AM Wednesday to 9P
Wednesday.

The eastern half of the Panhandles is expected to have 25-40 mph
sustained winds with 45-55 mph gusts. A gust up to 60 mph will be
possible. A High Wind Watch will be in effect from 11AM Wednesday
to 9PM Wednesday.

Critical fire weather conditions are expected aross the Panhandles Wednesday
due to the aforementioned very windy day and low relative
humidity values. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Wednesday
afternoon through Wednesday evening.

There is a chance for thunderstorms on Sunday in the easternmost
counties of the Panhandles. A strong thunderstorm cannot be ruled
out.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 21, 2:48 PM CST, 25 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMARILLO TX
248 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0235 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 WNW FRITCH            35.65N 101.62W
02/21/2023  M58 MPH          MOORE              TX   MESONET

            MESONET STATION 114 FRITCH 1WNW.

&&

TLH
Local storm report, Feb 21, 2:53 PM CST, 20 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMARILLO TX
253 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0235 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 N TEXLINE             36.41N 103.02W
02/21/2023  E62 MPH          DALLAM             TX   PUBLIC

            PEAK WIND GUST OF 62 MPH OCCURRED AT
            1435CSST. SUBSEQUENT GUSTS OF 59 MPH AT
            1436CST AND 61 MPH AT 1438CST.

&&

TLH
Local storm report, Feb 21, 2:54 PM CST, 19 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMARILLO TX
254 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0245 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 4 SSW DALHART           36.02N 102.55W
02/21/2023  M59 MPH          HARTLEY            TX   ASOS

            ASOS STATION KDHT DALHART (ASOS).

&&

TLH
Local storm report, Feb 21, 3:00 PM CST, 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMARILLO TX
300 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0253 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 6 E AMARILLO            35.22N 101.72W
02/21/2023  M59 MPH          POTTER             TX   ASOS

            ASOS STATION KAMA AMARILLO (ASOS).

&&

TLH
Local storm report, Feb 21, 3:12 PM CST, 1 minute before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMARILLO TX
312 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2023

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0257 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SE PANTEX             35.30N 101.54W
02/21/2023  M60 MPH          CARSON             TX   MESONET

            GUSTED 58 TO 60 MPH BETWEEN 1457CST AND
            1459CST.

&&

TLH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 21, 1:44 PM CSTHigh Wind WarningAMAArmstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley and 14 more31 hr

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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.