Tornado Warning 41, NWS Amarillo, TX

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
750 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

OKC025-139-240145-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-230624T0145Z/
Texas OK-Cimarron OK-
750 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN TEXAS AND NORTHEASTERN CIMARRON COUNTIES...
    
At 750 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 13 miles north of
Keyes, or 20 miles northeast of Boise City, moving east at 25 mph.

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

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Sturgis.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3699 10177 3694 10174 3683 10188 3692 10245
      3700 10244
TIME...MOT...LOC 0050Z 279DEG 21KT 3699 10232 

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

$$

LG

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
757 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

OKC025-139-240145-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-230624T0145Z/
Texas OK-Cimarron OK-
757 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN TEXAS AND NORTHEASTERN CIMARRON COUNTIES...
    
At 757 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles north of Keyes, or 20 miles west of Elkhart,
moving east at 25 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...
Sturgis.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3699 10177 3694 10174 3683 10188 3691 10238
      3700 10239
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 277DEG 20KT 3699 10227 

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

$$

LG

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
805 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

OKC025-139-240145-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-230624T0145Z/
Texas OK-Cimarron OK-
805 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN TEXAS AND NORTHEASTERN CIMARRON COUNTIES...
    
At 805 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles north of Keyes, or 18 miles west of Elkhart,
moving east at 25 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...
Sturgis.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3699 10177 3694 10174 3683 10188 3690 10230
      3700 10235
TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 280DEG 20KT 3698 10223 

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

$$

LG

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
810 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

OKC025-139-240145-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-230624T0145Z/
Texas OK-Cimarron OK-
810 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN TEXAS AND NORTHEASTERN CIMARRON COUNTIES...
    
At 809 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 11 miles north of
Keyes, or 16 miles west of Elkhart, moving east at 25 mph.

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

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Sturgis.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3699 10177 3694 10174 3683 10188 3690 10230
      3700 10235
TIME...MOT...LOC 0109Z 280DEG 20KT 3698 10220 

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

$$

LG

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
817 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

OKC025-139-240145-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-230624T0145Z/
Texas OK-Cimarron OK-
817 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN TEXAS AND NORTHEASTERN CIMARRON COUNTIES...
    
At 816 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 12 miles northeast of
Keyes, or 14 miles west of Elkhart, moving east at 25 mph.

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

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Sturgis.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3699 10177 3694 10174 3683 10188 3689 10227
      3700 10231
TIME...MOT...LOC 0116Z 282DEG 20KT 3696 10215 

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

$$

LG

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
824 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

OKC025-139-240145-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-230624T0145Z/
Texas OK-Cimarron OK-
824 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN TEXAS AND NORTHEASTERN CIMARRON COUNTIES...
    
At 824 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 11 miles west of
Elkhart, moving east at 25 mph.

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

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Sturgis.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3699 10177 3694 10174 3683 10188 3688 10221
      3700 10227
TIME...MOT...LOC 0124Z 273DEG 22KT 3696 10210 

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

$$

LG

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
831 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

OKC025-139-240145-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-230624T0145Z/
Texas OK-Cimarron OK-
831 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN TEXAS AND NORTHEASTERN CIMARRON COUNTIES...
    
At 830 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 9 miles west of
Elkhart, moving east at 25 mph.

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

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Texas and northeastern Cimarron Counties.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3699 10177 3694 10174 3687 10186 3691 10213
      3700 10219
TIME...MOT...LOC 0130Z 280DEG 20KT 3695 10205 

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

$$

LG

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
659 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...New AVIATION...

.SHORT TERM ...
(This evening through Saturday night)
Issued at 230 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

Thunderstorms are expected to develop later this afternoon across
the western Panhandles or eastern New Mexico. These storms will
move east across the Panhandles through this evening. Some of
these storms could be severe, with the main hazards being large
hail, damaging winds, and isolated areas of flash flooding. Even
though the tornado threat is low, a quick spin up is possible as
we go into the evening hours. Warmer temperatures are expected
tomorrow with widespread highs in the 90s to near 100.

Convection from this morning has moved into central Oklahoma and
skies continue to clear across the Panhandles. Temperatures are
finally starting to rise into the low 80s across the central and
western Panhandles. Temperatures should continue to increase into
the upper 80s to low 90s this afternoon. Dew points around the
region continue to remain in the 60s to low 70s which is plenty of
moisture to aid in thunderstorm development later on today.

A upper level disturbance is forecast to move across NM and the
Southern High Plains later this afternoon through this evening.
This wave will be on the weaker side but will still have plenty of
PVA to generate thunderstorms, especially with ample moisture
throughout the column. Plenty of instability and wind shear will
be available for thunderstorms to develop and sustain updrafts.
This will lead to strong to severe storms later on today.
Initially, discrete storms may develop across eastern NM, far west
TX, and southeast CO. Storms should form on to the east of a dry
line and surface trough which are currently in central/eastern NM.
Will need to keep a close eye across the CWA as well for any
residual boundaries from the storms this morning. Current thinking
is the main threats will be large hail, damaging winds, and flash
flooding. The tornado risk is not zero, but it is quite low. The
best chance at seeing a tornado may be across the southeastern TX
Panhandle as the low level jet starts to form across the High
Plains this evening. The severe thunderstorms should be east of
the area by 11 PM to midnight tonight.

Stronger WAA returns to the CWA tomorrow as we dry out more at the
surface and clear skies will prevail across the area. H850
temperatures should reach the low 30s by peak heating tomorrow and
highs at the surface should be in the 90s to near 100. The higher
chance at seeing the triple digit heat will be across the southern
TX Panhandle tomorrow. Precipitation is not expected on Saturday.

Muscha

&&

.LONG TERM ...
(Sunday through next Thursday)
Issued at 230 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

The extended is hot and dry for the most part.  Isolated showers and
storms could always be thrown in as a possibility as the
temperatures could be hot enough to get high based thunderstorms at
times, especially if there's a little impulse riding along the ridge
of high pressure.  Sunday and Monday we'll have a brief cool down
into the 90s due to the weak remains of a cold front from a system
up near the Great Lakes.  Then the high will rebuild over the area
for the work week, and we'll be back in the upper 90s for the
southwest Panhandle on Monday.  Tuesday through Thursday will be the
hottest days as 850mb temps each day will range from 32-36C.  Any of
these temperature ranges pan out in the western Panhandles, we will
likely have heat highlights, and possible excessive heat highlights
for the PDC area as that tends to run 5 to 8 degrees warmer this
time of year than the Amarillo area.  The Canadian River Valley
areas will be on the warmer side as well.  The one issue that could
limit temperatures reaching the heat thresholds would be if
thunderstorms develop and the anvil cloud creates a shield over
portions of the Panhandles.  And just where those storms will
develop as well as the when they will develop present the biggest
challenge on very hot days.  Some days we may not even convect, but
we do have a lot more moisture in the soils which could raise the
dewpoints a tad more than usual, and that might be just enough to
favor the storm development.  Will note that Thursday evening, the
ridge looks like it's more displaced to the east and we'll start to
see some return moisture, so there could be a better chance to
convect and stop temperatures from reaching their maximum potential,
and that also looks to be a day of better storm coverage across the
Panhandles overall.

Weber

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 650 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

For the 00Z TAFs, some showers and thunderstorms currently across
the region will continue this evening before dissipating. Given
the sparse coverage expected, have opted not to mention tstms at
the terminal sites for this forecast. Will monitor trends closely
for possible amendments this evening. Otherwise, VFR conditions
are expected at the TAF sites through late Saturday afternoon.

02

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Amarillo TX                66  99  62  89 /  20   0   0   0
Beaver OK                  65  94  62  86 /  20   0   0   0
Boise City OK              57  92  57  83 /  20   0   0   0
Borger TX                  68  99  63  92 /  30   0   0   0
Boys Ranch TX              64 100  59  92 /  20   0   0   0
Canyon TX                  65 100  62  92 /  20   0   0   0
Clarendon TX               66 101  65  91 /  40   0   0   0
Dalhart TX                 57  95  57  86 /  10   0   0   0
Guymon OK                  61  94  59  86 /  20   0   0   0
Hereford TX                65 100  62  93 /  10   0   0   0
Lipscomb TX                65  96  63  88 /  20   0   0   0
Pampa TX                   67  97  63  89 /  40   0   0   0
Shamrock TX                66  99  66  90 /  40   0   0   0
Wellington TX              67 102  67  93 /  40   0   0   0

&&

.AMA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...None.
OK...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...05
LONG TERM....89
AVIATION...02

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
415 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-241100-
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-
415 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop across the Oklahoma and
Texas Panhandles through this evening. Some storms may become
severe, with large hail and damaging winds the primary hazards. An
isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. A Severe Thunderstorm
Watch is in effect until 11 PM CDT this evening for the western
and central Oklahoma Panhandle as well as much of the Texas
Panhandle. In addition, the strongest storms will be capable of
producing heavy rainfall, which may lead to flooding or flash
flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Dangerously hot temperatures may be present for Palo Duro Canyon
on Saturday afternoon and again on Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoons.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed through this evening.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
614 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

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

0612 PM     Hail             2 E Amarillo            35.20N 101.79W
06/23/2023  E1.00 inch       Potter             TX   Public

            Report from mPING.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
622 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

TXZ012-013-017-018-232345-
Potter TX-Randall TX-Carson TX-Armstrong TX-
622 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Armstrong, northeastern Randall, western Carson and southeastern
Potter Counties through 645 PM CDT...

At 622 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northwest of Washburn, or 13 miles east of Amarillo, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Amarillo, Panhandle, Washburn and Pantex.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
the Panhandle of Texas.

&&

LAT...LON 3511 10168 3525 10177 3555 10150 3516 10116
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 238DEG 36KT 3523 10161

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

DGW

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
624 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

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

0619 PM     Hail             7 ENE Amarillo          35.23N 101.71W
06/23/2023  E1.00 inch       Potter             TX   NWS Employee

            Mostly peas to nickels with a few quarters
            mixed in; observed at the nws amarillo
            office.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
637 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

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

0612 PM     Hail             2 ESE Amarillo          35.20N 101.79W
06/23/2023  E1.00 inch       Potter             TX   Public

            Picture from Facebook.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
655 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

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

0642 PM     Hail             Panhandle               35.35N 101.38W
06/23/2023  E1.00 inch       Carson             TX   Public

            Time estimated by radar.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
715 PM CDT Fri Jun 23 2023

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

0708 PM     Hail             18 N Boise City         36.99N 102.57W
06/23/2023  E1.00 inch       Cimarron           OK   Emergency Mngr

            Time estimated by radar.

&&

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