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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Amarillo, TX

March 3, 2025Beaver County, Cimarron County, Texas County, Oklahoma; 20 counties in Texas

NWS Amarillo, TX issued this high wind warning at Mar 3, 2025, 3:44 PM CST for Beaver County, Cimarron County, Texas County, Oklahoma; 20 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 4, 2025, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 14 hr. 60 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
Mar 3, 2025, 3:44 PM CST (21:44 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2025, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 4, 2025, 8:00 PM CST
In force
14 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 21:45 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
Mar 4, 7:41 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 N Texline, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 N Texline. Initial LSR; high wind gust occurred at 7:41 AM.
Mar 4, 7:41 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 N Texline, TXInitial LSR; first 40+ mph sustained wind occurred at 7:06 AM; high wind gust occurred at 7:41 AM.
Mar 4, 7:41 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 782 N Texline, TXFirst high wind gust occurred at 7:41 AM. Peak wind gust was 78 mph at 12:38. Last gust occurred at 3:26 PM.
Mar 4, 7:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Sse Boise City, OKInitial LSR; high wind gust occurred at 7:55 AM.
Mar 4, 7:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 673 Sse Boise City, OKCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 SSE Boise City. Initial LSR; high wind gust occurred at 7:55 AM. Last high wind gusts occurred at 4:40 PM.
Mar 4, 7:56 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Se Dumas, TXInitial LSR; first wind gust occurred at 7:56 AM; event ongoing.
Mar 4, 8:10 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 S Black Mesa Park, OKInitial LSR; first high wind gust occurred at 8:10 AM.
Mar 4, 8:10 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 S Black Mesa Park, OKCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 S Black Mesa Park. Initial LSR; first high wind gust occurred at 8:10 AM. Last high wind gust occurred at 12:05 PM.
Mar 4, 8:25 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5912 Sw Dalhart, TXInitial LSR; first high wind gust occurred at 8:25 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 8:25 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7312 Sw Dalhart, TXFirst high wind gust occurred at 8:25 AM. Max gust was 73 mph at 11:30 AM. Last gust occurred at 3:08 PM.
Mar 4, 9:14 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6111 Ssw Romero, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 11 SSW Romero. Initial LSR; First high wind gust occurred at 9:10 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 9:14 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6111 Ssw Romero, TXInitial LSR; First high wind gust occurred at 9:10 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 9:14 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6611 Ssw Romero, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 11 SSW Romero. Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 11 SSW Romero. Initial LSR; First high wind gust occurred at 9:10 AM. Last wind gust occurred at 11:15 PM.
Mar 4, 9:19 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 614 Wsw Pantex, TXInitial LSR; First high wind gust occurred at 9:19 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 9:34 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Ese Pantex, TXInitial LSR; first high wind gust occurred at 9:34 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 9:34 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Ese Pantex, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 ESE Pantex. Initial LSR; first high wind gust occurred at 9:34 AM. Last high wind gust occurred at 10:29 AM.
Mar 4, 9:43 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 626 Nne Pantex, TXInitial LSR; first high wind gust occurred at 9:43 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 9:43 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 666 Nne Pantex, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 6 NNE Pantex. Initial LSR; first high wind gust occurred at 9:43 AM. Last high wind gust occurred at 12:57 PM.
Mar 4, 9:53 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 693 Sw Dalhart, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 SW Dalhart. Initial LSR; first high wind gust occurred at 9:53 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 9:53 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 733 Sw Dalhart, TXFirst high wind gust occurred at 9:53 AM. Max gust was 73 mph at 10:53 AM. Last gust occurred at 3:53 PM.
Mar 4, 9:59 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 693 Sw Dalhart, TXInitial LSR; first high wind gust occurred at 9:53 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 10:00 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5811 Ne Eva, OKInitial LSR; first high wind gust occurred at 10:00 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 10:00 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6911 Ne Eva, OKCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 11 NE Eva. Initial LSR; first high wind gust occurred at 10:00 AM. Last wind gust occurred at 5:25 PM.
Mar 4, 10:10 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 614 Wnw Stratford, TXInitial LSR; First high wind gust occurred at 10:10 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 10:10 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 744 Wnw Stratford, TXFirst high wind gust occurred at 10:10 AM; Peak wind gust of 74 mph occurred at 12:23 PM. Last gust occurred at 3:39 PM.
Mar 4, 10:34 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 589 Ene Palo Duro Canyon, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 9 ENE Palo Duro Canyon. Initial LSR; First and last high wind gust occurred at 10:34 AM,.
Mar 4, 10:34 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 589 Ene Palo Duro Canyon, TXInitial LSR; First high wind gust occurred at 10:34 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 10:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 E Goodwell, OKInitial LSR; first high wind gust occurred at 10:35 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 10:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 E Goodwell, OKCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 E Goodwell. Initial LSR; first high wind gust occurred at 10:35 AM. Last wind gust occurred at 4:35 PM.
Mar 4, 10:39 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 732 N Texline, TXInitial LSR; First high wind gust occurred at 7:41 AM; Peak wind gust occurred of 73 mph at 10:39; Event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 11:02 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 594 E Vega, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 4 E Vega. Initial LSR; First high wind gust occurred at 11:02 AM; Last wind gust occurred at 11:02 AM.
Mar 4, 11:02 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 594 E Vega, TXInitial LSR; First high wind gust occurred at 11:02 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 11:03 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Nw Borger, TXInitial LSR: First high wind gust occurred at 11:03 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 11:20 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 599 Nne Sunray, TXInitial LSR: First high wind gust occurred at 11:20 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 11:20 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 734 Wnw Stratford, TXFirst high wind gust occurred at 10:10 AM; Peak wind gust of 73 mph occurred at 11:20 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 11:20 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 759 Nne Sunray, TXFirst high wind gust occurred at 11:20 AM. Max gust was 75 mph at 2:05 PM. Last gust occurred at 3:51 PM.
Mar 4, 11:27 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 E Pampa, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 E Pampa. Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 E Pampa. Initial LSR: First and last high wind gust occurred at 11:27 AM.
Mar 4, 11:27 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 E Pampa, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 E Pampa. Initial LSR: First high wind gust occurred at 11:27 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 11:27 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 E Pampa, TXInitial LSR: First high wind gust occurred at 11:27 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 11:30 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 E Borger, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 7 E Borger. Initial LSR: First high wind gust occurred at 11:30 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 11:30 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 E Borger, TXInitial LSR: First high wind gust occurred at 11:30 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 11:30 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 677 E Borger, TXFirst high wind gust occurred at 11:30 AM. Max gust was 67 mph at 1:52 PM. Last gust occurred at 3:10 PM.
Mar 4, 11:52 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nnw Stinnett, TXInitial LSR: First high wind gust occurred at 11:52 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 11:52 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 701 Nnw Stinnett, TXFirst high wind gust occurred at 11:52 AM. Max gust was 70 mph at 12:46 PM. Last gust occurred at 3:10 PM.
Mar 4, 11:53 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Wsw Clarendon, TXInitial LSR: First high wind gust occurred at 11:53 AM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 11:53 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Wsw Clarendon, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 WSW Clarendon. Initial LSR: First high wind gust occurred at 11:53 AM. Last high wind gust occurred at 4:07 PM.
Mar 4, 12:07 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Wnw Fritch, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 WNW Fritch. Initial LSR: First high wind gust occurred at 12:07 PM Last wind gust occurred at 2:08 PM.
Mar 4, 12:07 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Wnw Fritch, TXInitial LSR: First high wind gust occurred at 12:07 PM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 12:20 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGTexhoma, OKA photo shared on social media shows a gas station overhang knocked over. Wind speeds were estimated to be over 74 mph. The approximate time was around 1220 PM based off of the maximum wind speed timing of the area.
Mar 4, 12:25 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 W Hooker, OKInitial LSR: First high wind gust was 58 mph and it occurred at 12:25 PM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 12:25 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 691 W Hooker, OKCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 W Hooker. Initial LSR: First high wind gust was 58 mph and it occurred at 12:25 PM. Last wind gust occurred at 5:50 PM.
Mar 4, 12:49 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 586 Se Wellington, TXInitial LSR: First high wind gust was 58 mph and occurred at 12:49 PM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 12:49 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 716 Se Wellington, TXFirst high wind gust was 58 mph and occurred at 12:49 PM. Max gust was 71 mph at 2:30 PM. Last gust occurred at 5:42 PM.
Mar 4, 1:05 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Ssw Beaver, OKInitial LSR: First high wind gust was 58 mph and occurred at 1:05 PM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 1:05 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Ssw Beaver, OKCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 SSW Beaver. Initial LSR: First high wind gust was 58 mph and occurred at 1:05 PM. Last high wind gust occurred at 6:05 PM.
Mar 4, 1:07 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 586 Ese Lora, TXInitial LSR: First high wind gust was 58 mph and occurred at 1:07 PM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 1:12 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 453 Nne Umbarger, TXSustained winds averaged between 40 to 45 mph from 112 PM to 351 PM.
Mar 4, 1:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 N Spearman, TXInitial LSR: First high wind gust was 59 mph and occurred at 1:15 PM; event is ongoing.
Mar 4, 1:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 W Dumas, TXCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 W Dumas. First high wind gust was 58 mph and it occurred at 10:55 AM; Peak wind gust so far is 63 mph which occurred at 1:30 PM.
Mar 4, 1:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 W Dumas, TXFirst high wind gust was 58 mph and it occurred at 10:55 AM; Peak wind gust so far is 63 mph which occurred at 1:30 PM; event is ongoing.

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, 9.7 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 2025-03-03Temperature 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 2025-03-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 193 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2712 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
193 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
226 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

470 
WWUS74 KAMA 032144
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
344 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

OKZ002-TXZ002-007-040900-
/O.UPG.KAMA.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250304T0100Z/
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0001.250304T1500Z-250305T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0002.250304T1400Z-250305T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.DU.Y.0001.250303T2144Z-250304T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KAMA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250304T0200Z/
Texas-Sherman-Moore-
Including the cities of Masterson, Dumas, Guymon, Stratford, and
Four Way
344 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the first High Wind 
  Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For 
  the second High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Texas County. In Texas, Moore and Sherman 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory and first High Wind Warning, 
  until 8 PM CST this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  from 8 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday.

* 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-TXZ001-006-040900-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0001.250304T1500Z-250305T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0002.250304T1400Z-250305T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.DU.Y.0001.250303T2144Z-250304T0200Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250304T0200Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Hartley-
Including the cities of Boise City, Channing, Ware, Dalhart,
Conlen, Keyes, Romero, and Hartley
344 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the first High Wind 
  Warning, southwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For 
  the second High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 
  up to 70 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory and first High Wind Warning, 
  until 8 PM CST this evening. For the second High Wind Warning, 
  from 8 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

OKZ003-TXZ003-004-008-040900-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0001.250304T1500Z-250305T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.HW.W.0002.250304T1400Z-250305T0200Z/
Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hutchinson-
Including the cities of Gruver, Beaver, Perryton, Wolf Creek
Park, Spearman, Farnsworth, Forgan, Borger, and Waka
344 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM CST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. In Texas, Hansford, 
  Hutchinson, and Ochiltree Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ012-017-040900-
/O.UPG.KAMA.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250304T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.DU.Y.0001.250303T2144Z-250304T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KAMA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250304T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KAMA.HW.A.0001.250304T1400Z-250305T0100Z/
Potter-Randall-
Including the cities of Umbarger, Bushland, Amarillo, Canyon, and
Buffalo Lake
344 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
TUESDAY 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 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For 
  the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 
  65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Potter and Randall Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory and High Wind Warning, until 
  8 PM CST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday 
  morning through Tuesday 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. 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...

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

TXZ011-016-040900-
/O.NEW.KAMA.DU.Y.0001.250303T2144Z-250304T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KAMA.HW.A.0001.250304T1400Z-250305T0100Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250304T0200Z/
Oldham-Deaf Smith-
Including the cities of Bootleg, Vega, Hereford, Boys Ranch,
Wildorado, and Dawn
344 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
TUESDAY 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 60 mph. For 
  the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 
  65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Deaf Smith and Oldham Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory and High Wind Warning, until 
  8 PM CST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday 
  morning through Tuesday 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. 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...

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

TXZ005-009-010-013>015-018>020-317-040900-
/O.EXT.KAMA.HW.A.0001.250304T1400Z-250305T0100Z/
Lipscomb-Roberts-Hemphill-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Armstrong-Donley-
Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Pantex, Briscoe, Lake Marvin, Booker,
Samnorwood, Higgins, Miami, Panhandle, Clarendon, White Deer,
Lela, Washburn, Lutie, Codman, Lora, Glazier, Twitty, Wellington,
Wayside, Goodnight, Kingsmill, Dozier, Claude, Pampa, Canadian,
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Shamrock, Wheeler, Skellytown, and
Follett
344 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Armstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hemphill, 
  Lipscomb, Palo Duro Canyon, Roberts, and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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
5 follow-up statements
095 
WWUS74 KAMA 040202
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
802 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

OKZ001-002-TXZ001-002-006-007-041015-
/O.EXP.KAMA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250304T0200Z/
/O.EXP.KAMA.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250304T0200Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0002.250304T1400Z-250305T0200Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Dallam-Sherman-Hartley-Moore-
Including the cities of Romero, Boise City, Keyes, Stratford,
Hartley, Conlen, Channing, Masterson, Guymon, Four Way, Ware,
Dalhart, and Dumas
802 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM CST 
TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ011-012-016-017-041015-
/O.EXP.KAMA.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250304T0200Z/
/O.EXP.KAMA.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250304T0200Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0001.250304T1400Z-250305T0100Z/
Oldham-Potter-Deaf Smith-Randall-
Including the cities of Amarillo, Umbarger, Bushland, Wildorado,
Vega, Dawn, Boys Ranch, Buffalo Lake, Hereford, Bootleg, and
Canyon
802 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST TUESDAY THROUGH 
TUESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Deaf Smith, Oldham, Potter, and Randall Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM CST Tuesday through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

OKZ003-TXZ003-004-008-041015-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0002.250304T1400Z-250305T0200Z/
Beaver-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hutchinson-
Including the cities of Beaver, Borger, Perryton, Wolf Creek
Park, Farnsworth, Waka, Forgan, Gruver, and Spearman
802 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM CST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. In Texas, Hansford, 
  Hutchinson, and Ochiltree Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ005-009-010-013>015-018>020-317-041015-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.A.0001.250304T1400Z-250305T0100Z/
Lipscomb-Roberts-Hemphill-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Armstrong-Donley-
Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Lela, Codman, Palo Duro Canyon State
Park, Goodnight, Dozier, Pantex, Lake Marvin, Lora, Twitty,
Follett, Canadian, Wheeler, Lutie, Wayside, Wellington, Glazier,
Shamrock, Briscoe, Washburn, Miami, Higgins, Skellytown,
Clarendon, Booker, White Deer, Samnorwood, Claude, Panhandle,
Kingsmill, and Pampa
802 PM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST TUESDAY THROUGH 
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Armstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hemphill, 
  Lipscomb, Palo Duro Canyon, Roberts, and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM CST Tuesday through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
848 
WWUS74 KAMA 040914
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
314 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

TXZ005-009>020-317-041900-
/O.UPG.KAMA.HW.A.0001.250304T1400Z-250305T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KAMA.HW.W.0002.250304T1400Z-250305T0200Z/
Lipscomb-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Deaf
Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Follett, Hereford, Panhandle, Miami,
Clarendon, Lora, Goodnight, Amarillo, Wheeler, Buffalo Lake,
Pampa, White Deer, Dozier, Booker, Washburn, Kingsmill, Boys
Ranch, Bootleg, Shamrock, Briscoe, Lake Marvin, Claude, Vega,
Skellytown, Wellington, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Higgins,
Lela, Dawn, Bushland, Umbarger, Glazier, Pantex, Canyon,
Canadian, Samnorwood, Codman, Twitty, Wayside, Lutie, and
Wildorado
314 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The central and southern Texas Panhandle

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  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>003-TXZ001>004-006>008-041900-
/O.EXT.KAMA.HW.W.0002.250304T1200Z-250305T0200Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hartley-
Moore-Hutchinson-
Including the cities of Guymon, Boise City, Farnsworth, Wolf
Creek Park, Dalhart, Borger, Conlen, Masterson, Forgan, Four Way,
Dumas, Channing, Gruver, Keyes, Ware, Waka, Romero, Hartley,
Spearman, Perryton, Stratford, and Beaver
314 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver, Cimarron, and Texas Counties. In 
  Texas, Dallam, Hansford, Hartley, Hutchinson, Moore, Ochiltree, 
  and Sherman Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

Muscha
897 
WWUS74 KAMA 041844
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1244 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

OKZ001>003-TXZ001>004-006>008-050200-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T0200Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Hartley-
Moore-Hutchinson-
Including the cities of Boise City, Wolf Creek Park, Perryton,
Ware, Beaver, Masterson, Stratford, Keyes, Conlen, Dumas, Guymon,
Forgan, Gruver, Four Way, Spearman, Farnsworth, Waka, Romero,
Hartley, Channing, Dalhart, and Borger
1244 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver, Cimarron, and Texas Counties. In 
  Texas, Dallam, Hansford, Hartley, Hutchinson, Moore, Ochiltree, 
  and Sherman Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

TXZ005-009>020-317-050200-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T0200Z/
Lipscomb-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-Gray-Wheeler-Deaf
Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Canyon, White Deer, Skellytown, Shamrock,
Lela, Kingsmill, Wildorado, Canadian, Dawn, Claude, Dozier, Lake
Marvin, Pampa, Amarillo, Pantex, Buffalo Lake, Glazier, Palo Duro
Canyon State Park, Samnorwood, Codman, Lutie, Washburn, Umbarger,
Booker, Goodnight, Bushland, Follett, Twitty, Miami, Hereford,
Wayside, Briscoe, Higgins, Wheeler, Bootleg, Boys Ranch,
Wellington, Panhandle, Clarendon, Vega, and Lora
1244 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...The central and southern Texas Panhandle.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

LG
015 
WWUS74 KAMA 050105
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
705 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

OKZ001-TXZ001>003-006>008-011>013-016>018-317-050215-
/O.CAN.KAMA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T0200Z/
Cimarron-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Oldham-
Potter-Carson-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Goodnight, Hereford, Claude, Buffalo
Lake, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Boys Ranch, Washburn,
Spearman, Ware, Hartley, Dumas, Boise City, Pantex, Vega, Dawn,
Wayside, Conlen, White Deer, Amarillo, Panhandle, Channing,
Borger, Dalhart, Canyon, Stratford, Bootleg, Four Way, Masterson,
Skellytown, Bushland, Umbarger, Romero, Wildorado, Keyes, and
Gruver
705 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Impactful winds have subsided. 

$$

OKZ002-003-TXZ004-050215-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T0200Z/
Texas-Beaver-Ochiltree-
Including the cities of Waka, Farnsworth, Perryton, Guymon, Wolf
Creek Park, Forgan, and Beaver
705 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gust up to 60 mph. 

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver and Texas Counties. In Texas, 
  Ochiltree County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

TXZ005-009-010-014-015-019-020-050215-
/O.CON.KAMA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T0200Z/
Lipscomb-Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Wheeler, Clarendon, Samnorwood, Briscoe,
Canadian, Shamrock, Dozier, Wellington, Twitty, Lutie, Kingsmill,
Glazier, Lake Marvin, Follett, Codman, Pampa, Higgins, Lora,
Miami, Booker, and Lela
705 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Roberts, 
  and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

TLH
202 
WWUS74 KAMA 050153
NPWAMA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
753 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

OKZ002-003-TXZ004-005-009-010-014-015-019-020-050300-
/O.EXP.KAMA.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250305T0200Z/
Texas-Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-
Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Farnsworth, Wheeler, Clarendon,
Samnorwood, Wolf Creek Park, Briscoe, Canadian, Shamrock, Dozier,
Wellington, Twitty, Lutie, Kingsmill, Glazier, Lake Marvin,
Forgan, Follett, Codman, Waka, Pampa, Higgins, Perryton, Guymon,
Lora, Miami, Booker, Lela, and Beaver
753 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The threat has ended.

$$

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 Mar 3, 11:53 AM CST, 3 hours 51 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Issued at 357 AM CST Mon Mar 3 2025
  • Dry and windy conditions will create widespread critical fire weather conditions, with extreme Fire Weather conditions expected in the southwest Panhandle.
  • Widespread strong, damaging winds are expected Tomorrow behind a cold front, with low potential for wind gusts to exceed 70 mph.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 3, 11:53 AM CST, 3 hours 51 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1153 AM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 357 AM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

- Dry and windy conditions will create widespread critical fire
  weather conditions, with extreme Fire Weather conditions
  expected in the southwest Panhandle.

- Widespread strong, damaging winds are expected Tomorrow behind a
  cold front, with low potential for wind gusts to exceed 70 mph.

&&

.SHORT TERM ...
(Today through Tuesday night)
Issued at 357 AM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

It's going to be flat out windy today and especially tomorrow,
even for Panhandle standards. The upper level low responsible for
the blustery conditions to come is currently approaching the
Colorado Plateau, sending ~100kt 500mb flow over the western High
Plains today. While the tightening sfc pressure gradient supports
25-35 mph southwest sustained winds, placement under the right-
exit region of the upper to mid-level jet streak should provide
the downward momentum necessary to mix down 50-60 mph gusts across
the western Panhandles later this afternoon. However, if cloud
cover lingers longer than anticipated and mixing isn't quite as
deep, wind gusts may only top out in the 40-50 mph range. After
fog dissipates later this morning, these arid winds will usher in
single digit to near zero dew pts, allowing relative humidity
values to plummet below 10% for most areas on the Caprock. This
combination of dry and windy conditions will unfortunately lead to
high-end critical fire weather danger today.

Winds stay breezy at 15-25 mph overnight thanks to the persistent
low-level jet, but higher gusts should temporarily subside. A far
stronger surge of winds arrives Tuesday morning with a cold
frontal passage. Rapid pressure rises behind the front will
produce 35-45 mph sustained northwest winds, while a sting jet off
the lee of the Rockies will further enhance damaging wind gust
potential. Latest runs of the HRRR paint a concerning picture of
the high-end potential tomorrow, suggesting gusts up to 75-80 mph
can't be ruled out. Even with cooler temperatures and cloud cover
expected, forecast soundings depict steep enough lapse rates to
transport at least 60 mph wind gusts to the sfc throughout much of
the day (50-90% probabilities for 60 mph gusts across the northern
Panhandles).

In conjunction with the winds, a plume of mid-level moisture with
the front may produce spotty areas of light precipitation.
Marginal temperature profiles favor mostly rain, although stronger
CAA would pose the potential for some light snow to mix in at
times. Any accumulations of rain or even snow will be of little to
no consequence in terms of meaningful moisture. However, this
light precip is what lends confidence in high wind gusts despite
the cooler temperatures, as it will help mix stronger winds when
it falls through drier air near the sfc. Whether the precip
develops or not, there will still be a low chance (10-20%) for
gusts to exceed 70 mph.

Winds finally relent overnight as the upper level low exits to the
northeast, allowing the pressure gradient to loosen and mixing of
higher gusts to gradually end. Moisture will vacate the region as
well, and overnight lows will cool into the 20s by Wednesday
morning.

Harrel

&&

.LONG TERM ...
(Wednesday through Sunday)
Issued at 357 AM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

Ridging aloft takes over the synoptic pattern Wed-Thu in the wake
of Tuesday's prolific wind producer, leading to a brief warming
trend with highs in the 60s. Upper level southwest flow will
increase through Friday as we sit south of a passing trough,
aiding lee cyclogenesis and enhancing the sfc pressure gradient
atop the Panhandles. Breezy days will continue, especially
Thursday when there is medium confidence (40-70%) for gusts >40mph
to materialize. Long range guidance depict another trough
approaching from the Pacific Northwest this weekend, pulling a
cold front and marginally improved moisture to the region.
Ensembles have come into better agreement on the track of this
disturbance, but vary drastically on moisture content. If
precipitation is able to develop, the cooling airmass could
support a rain-snow mix on Saturday morning, but confidence
remains quite low at this time (~20% chance for measurable
precip).

Harrel

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1142 AM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

Main aviation concerns today will be the increasing southwest
winds. Onset for the stronger winds will be mainly after 20z, to
around 01z when gusts could exceed 60 mph (~40% chance DHT, 10%
chance KGUY & KAMA). Some blowing dust may also restrict
visibility this afternoon, but confidence is low on seeing
visibility below MVFR, so have kept VFR for now. For tonight into
tomorrow, winds will briefly decrease before coming back with a
vengeance tomorrow morning as they shift to the northwest. Winds
are expected to gust over 60 mph for all sites by mid to late
morning, with max gusts possibly approaching 70mph by tomorrow
afternoon (~75% chance > 65mph at DHT, 40% chance GUY & AMA). MVFR
conditions are also expected as low clouds build in between 09z
and 15z, and some light rain possibly mixing with snow also may
lead to some brief reductions in visibility. This precip is
expected to be light in terms of amounts, with very little to no
snow accumulation. Blowing dust will be the bigger concern
tomorrow for reduced visibility, especially if precip stays under
0.1".

Ward

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 357 AM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

Widespread critical fire weather conditions are likely this
afternoon into the evening hours, with the potential for extreme
fire weather across the southwest TX Panhandle. 25-35 mph southwest
winds are forecast, gusting up to 60 mph across the western
Panhandles. This will help pull in very dry air from NM, dropping
relative humidity values as low as 5-10% this afternoon. RFTIs of
6-8 are looking to be more common as a result across the west,
with 3-5s further east. Fuels should have no problem being
receptive to fire starts and spread, so a Red Flag Warning has
been issued for the entire Panhandles.

Very strong winds and marginally dry conditions will provide
another opportunity for elevated to critical fire weather Tuesday,
hinging on moisture content. Minimum relative humidity values
don't look to drop much lower than 30%, making fire starts less
likely outside of the far southern Texas Panhandle. If a fire can
start though, or is already ongoing from Today, northwest winds
of 35-45 mph, gusting 60-70 mph for a large portion of the
Panhandles would aid fire growth potential.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Amarillo TX                36  54  29  57 /  10  60   0   0
Beaver OK                  36  51  25  55 /   0  40   0   0
Boise City OK              32  48  22  53 /  50  60   0   0
Borger TX                  38  55  30  59 /  10  60   0   0
Boys Ranch TX              35  56  27  60 /  40  60   0   0
Canyon TX                  35  55  29  58 /   0  60   0   0
Clarendon TX               39  56  32  58 /   0  40   0   0
Dalhart TX                 31  51  23  55 /  50  60   0   0
Guymon OK                  34  50  25  55 /  10  60   0   0
Hereford TX                35  56  27  59 /  10  60   0   0
Lipscomb TX                38  52  29  55 /   0  40  10   0
Pampa TX                   37  51  29  56 /   0  50   0   0
Shamrock TX                38  56  31  58 /  10  20   0   0
Wellington TX              39  59  33  59 /  20  20   0   0

&&

.AMA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Red Flag Warning until 9 PM CST this evening for TXZ001>020-317.

     High Wind Warning until 8 PM CST this evening for TXZ001-006-011-
     016.

     High Wind Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon
     for TXZ001>020-317.

     Wind Advisory until 7 PM CST this evening for TXZ002-007-012-017.

OK...Red Flag Warning until 9 PM CST this evening for OKZ001>003.

     High Wind Warning until 8 PM CST this evening for OKZ001.

     High Wind Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon
     for OKZ001>003.

     Wind Advisory until 7 PM CST this evening for OKZ002.

&&

SHORT TERM...07
LONG TERM....38
AVIATION...38
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 3, 4:35 AM CST, 11 hours 9 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
435 AM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-032245-
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-
435 AM CST Mon Mar 3 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

The dense fog advisory continues for reduced visibility across
the combined Panhandles until 8 AM this morning.

Dry and windy conditions will create widespread critical fire
weather conditions, with extreme Fire Weather conditions possible
in the southwest Panhandle this afternoon. A Red Flag Warning has
been issued for the entire Panhandles from 11 AM to 9 PM. A High
Wind Warning is also in effect across the western Panhandles for
wind gusts up to 60 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Strong damaging winds are likely on Tuesday, with low chances for
gusts to reach 75 mph. A High Wind Watch continues across the
entire Panhandles for this potential.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 2, 8:55 PM CSTRed Flag WarningAMABeaver, Cimarron, Texas27 hr
Mar 2, 9:59 PM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryAMACimarron, Texas10 hr
Mar 3, 1:54 AM CSTHigh Wind WarningAMACimarron, Texas18 hr
Mar 3, 4:26 AM CSTWind AdvisoryAMATexas11 hr
Mar 3, 3:44 PM CSTBlowing Dust AdvisoryAMACimarron, Texas4 hr
Mar 3, 3:29 PM CSTFire Weather WatchAMAArmstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray and 5 more12 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.