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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Amarillo, TX

May 28, 2023Dallam County, Sherman County, Texas

NWS Amarillo, TX issued this tornado warning at May 28, 2023, 7:45 PM CDT for Dallam County, Sherman County, Texas. It was in force for 60 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: May 28, 2023, 7:45 PM CDT (00:45 UTC)
Expired: May 28, 2023, 8:45 PM CDT
In force: 60 min
Issued by: NWS Amarillo, TX
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 1.75 in

Counties Dallam County, TX, Sherman County, TX

The radar

The Amarillo radar (KAMA), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
May 28, 7:48 PM CDT	TORNADO	12 Nne Cactus, TX	TORNADO ON THE GROUND FROM ROUGHLY 7:48 PM TO 7:56 PM. CONFIRMED TOUCHDOWN AND PERSISTENCE CONFIRMED VIA LOCAL MEDIA/LIVESTREAM, TORNADO LIFT CONFIRMED BY OFF-DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE.
May 28, 7:48 PM CDT	TORNADO	8 Se Stratford, TX	CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 12 NNE CACTUS. TORNADO ON THE GROUND FROM ROUGHLY 7:48 PM TO 7:56 PM. CONFIRMED TOUCHDOWN AND PERSISTENCE CONFIRMED VIA LOCAL MEDIA/LIVESTREAM, TORNADO LIFT CONFIRMED BY OFF-DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE.
May 28, 7:48 PM CDT	TORNADO	8 Se Stratford, TX	CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 12 NNE CACTUS. TORNADO ON THE GROUND FROM ROUGHLY 7:48 PM TO 7:56 PM. CONFIRMED TOUCHDOWN AND PERSISTENCE CONFIRMED VIA LOCAL MEDIA/LIVESTREAM, TORNADO LIFT CONFIRMED BY OFF-DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Amarillo Airport, TX (KAMA), launched 00:00Z, 0.8 hours before the alert went out and 115 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 1683 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -48 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1137 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 114 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 107 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.6
Supercell composite: 7.4

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

495 
WFUS54 KAMA 290045
TORAMA
TXC111-421-290145-
/O.NEW.KAMA.TO.W.0013.230529T0045Z-230529T0145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
745 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Sherman County in the Panhandle of Texas...
  East central Dallam County in the Panhandle of Texas...

* Until 845 PM CDT.
    
* At 745 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 10 miles southeast of Stratford, moving southwest at 10
  mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Stratford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3635 10188 3618 10180 3605 10213 3606 10217
      3637 10227
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 066DEG 8KT 3624 10193 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

LG

7 follow-up statements

682 
WWUS54 KAMA 290052
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
752 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

TXC111-421-290145-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230529T0145Z/
Sherman TX-Dallam TX-
752 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN SHERMAN AND EAST CENTRAL DALLAM COUNTIES...
    
At 752 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located located 9 miles
southeast of Stratford, moving west at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Live storm chaser video confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Stratford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3635 10188 3618 10180 3605 10213 3606 10217
      3637 10227
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 073DEG 7KT 3625 10194 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75IN

$$

LG

277 
WWUS54 KAMA 290057
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
757 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

TXC111-421-290145-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230529T0145Z/
Sherman TX-Dallam TX-
757 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN SHERMAN AND EAST CENTRAL DALLAM COUNTIES...
    
At 757 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles southeast of Stratford, moving west at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Stratford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3635 10188 3618 10180 3605 10213 3606 10217
      3637 10227
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 078DEG 7KT 3626 10194 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75IN

$$

LG

648 
WWUS54 KAMA 290112
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
812 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

TXC111-421-290145-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230529T0145Z/
Sherman TX-Dallam TX-
812 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN SHERMAN AND EAST CENTRAL DALLAM COUNTIES...
    
At 812 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southeast of Stratford, moving west at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Stratford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3635 10188 3618 10180 3605 10213 3606 10217
      3637 10227
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 076DEG 9KT 3625 10199 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75IN

$$

LG

518 
WWUS54 KAMA 290118
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
818 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

TXC111-421-290145-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230529T0145Z/
Sherman TX-Dallam TX-
818 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN SHERMAN AND EAST CENTRAL DALLAM COUNTIES...
    
At 818 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles southeast of Stratford, moving west at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Stratford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3635 10188 3618 10180 3605 10213 3606 10217
      3637 10227
TIME...MOT...LOC 0118Z 080DEG 7KT 3627 10200 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75IN

$$

LG

239 
WWUS54 KAMA 290126
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
826 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

TXC111-421-290145-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230529T0145Z/
Sherman TX-Dallam TX-
826 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN SHERMAN AND EAST CENTRAL DALLAM COUNTIES...
    
At 826 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles southeast of Stratford, moving west at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Stratford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3635 10188 3618 10180 3605 10213 3606 10217
      3637 10227
TIME...MOT...LOC 0126Z 097DEG 6KT 3627 10200 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75IN

$$

LG

897 
WWUS54 KAMA 290132
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
832 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

TXC111-421-290145-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230529T0145Z/
Sherman TX-Dallam TX-
832 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN SHERMAN AND EAST CENTRAL DALLAM COUNTIES...
    
At 832 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles southeast of Stratford, moving west at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Stratford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3635 10192 3616 10185 3615 10187 3611 10209
      3609 10217 3637 10227
TIME...MOT...LOC 0132Z 094DEG 4KT 3627 10200 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75IN

$$

LG

824 
WWUS54 KAMA 290143
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
843 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

TXC111-421-290153-
/O.EXP.KAMA.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230529T0145Z/
Sherman TX-Dallam TX-
843 PM CDT Sun May 28 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN SHERMAN AND EAST CENTRAL
DALLAM COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 845 PM CDT...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.  However
small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this
thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3635 10192 3616 10185 3615 10187 3611 10209
      3609 10217 3637 10227
TIME...MOT...LOC 0143Z 066DEG 8KT 3626 10203 

$$

LG

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 28, 7:01 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	AMA	Hansford, Sherman	5 hr
May 28, 7:22 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Dallam, Hartley, Sherman	83 min
May 28, 7:34 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	AMA	Hansford, Hartley, Moore, Sherman	86 min
May 28, 8:10 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	AMA	Hansford, Ochiltree, Sherman	95 min
May 28, 8:31 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	AMA	Dallam, Sherman	4 hr
May 28, 8:42 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	AMA	Dallam, Hartley, Moore, Oldham, Potter, Sherman	93 min
May 28, 9:00 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AMA	Hansford, Hutchinson	3 hr
May 28, 9:05 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	AMA	Ochiltree	55 min
May 28, 9:21 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Hartley, Oldham	84 min
May 28, 9:25 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	AMA	Hansford, Hutchinson, Moore, Sherman	78 min
May 28, 9:41 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AMA	Ochiltree	3 hr
May 28, 9:56 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	AMA	Ochiltree	49 min
May 28, 10:27 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AMA	Hartley	3 hr
May 28, 10:40 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	AMA	Hartley, Oldham	95 min
May 28, 11:07 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	AMA	Potter	38 min
May 28, 11:28 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	AMA	Armstrong, Gray, Hemphill	62 min
May 28, 11:36 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	AMA	Potter, Randall	3 hr
May 28, 11:51 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	AMA	Potter	54 min
May 29, 12:33 AM CDT	River Flood Advisory	AMA	Hansford	30 hr
May 29, 2:36 AM CDT	River Flood Advisory	AMA	Potter	16 hr
May 29, 1:50 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	AMA	Potter	4 days
May 29, 2:52 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	AMA	Oldham	25 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.