Flash Flood Warning 13, NWS Amarillo, TX

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WGUS74 KAMA 140422
FFSAMA

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1122 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

TXC341-359-375-140432-
/O.CAN.KAMA.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260614T0500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Moore TX-Oldham TX-Potter TX-
1122 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHWESTERN MOORE, 
NORTHEASTERN OLDHAM AND NORTHERN POTTER COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3563 10218 3563 10217 3563 10216 3565 10216
      3567 10206 3568 10170 3558 10165 3545 10172
      3540 10209 3546 10221

$$

Muscha

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
644 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 130 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

Scattered thunderstorms are possible this evening and tonight.
Some of these storms may become severe with damaging winds and
hail as the primary hazards. Thunderstorms today will be capable
of producing heavy rainfall that may cause flash flooding.

Hot temperatures will return to the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle
on Wednesday. Chances for widespread triple digit heat are high.

&&

.MESOSCALE UPDATE FOR THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM RISK IN THE TEXAS
AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT... Issued at 130
PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

Synoptic Overview:
An upper level trough prepares to descend south across the High
Plains this afternoon and evening. A moist and unstable airmass is
positioned ahead of the front where surface temperatures continue
to climb while dewpoints remain high. As the front progresses
south, a line thunderstorms will develop along the boundary and
move alongside it through the rest of the day and into the
overnight period.

Mesoscale:
Current satellite and radar features show that thunderstorm
formation has already begun along the aforementioned cold front in
SE Colorado and SW Kansas. Further development is expected to
spread from west to east as the front continues its southward
progression. Despite southwesterly surface wind flow, low level
moisture remains high with 60s dewpoints spread across the entire
region. As quality moisture continues to surge across the combined
Panhandles, CAPE profiles should continue to increase. Based off
our 18Z sounding, 2,673 J/kg of SBCAPE has been measured over
Amarillo. Our 18Z sounding also shows steep mid level lapse rates
>8 C/km, poor effective shear of 21 kts, and strong DCAPE up to
1200 J/kg. This regime is best suited for fast and large upscale
growth for thunderstorms with poor individual sustainability.
However, with the cold front as their forcing mechanism, storms
will be able to sustain or regenerate updrafts as the front
advances. The best environment for storms will be across the
eastern Panhandles where the highest instability is setup coupled
with marginally favorable shear vectors (25-30 kts). As the day
turns to night, thunderstorms should become elevated and have less
effective layer CAPE to work with. Still, activity is expected to
continue until the front moves out of our area. Additionally, our
measured PWAT of 1.13" this afternoon is indicative of efficient
rain producing thunderstorms. Even as the threat for severe
thunderstorms decrease overnight, thunderstorms will remain
capable of producing heavy rainfall well into the morning hours.

Threats:
High DCAPE and strong thunderstorm downdrafts will allow damaging
winds to be the primary threat for severe thunderstorms today.
Wind gusts up to 75 mph are anticipated with rouge gusts
potentially being greater than 75 mph. Large hail cannot be ruled
out with the earlier development this afternoon, especially across
the east where shear is somewhat supportive. Elsewhere, 500 mb
temperatures are able to support hail stones up to ping pong ball
size (1.5"), but thunderstorm updrafts will need to be tilted in
order for melting to be mitigated. Torrential rainfall is expected
with any strong storm and flash flooding is possible for areas
that are urban, overworked, or low-lying. Tonight, the hail threat
decreased and thunderstorms will mainly be capable of strong
winds and heavy rain.

Timing & Location:
Thunderstorms have already begun in the north, but their severe
chances will remain low until updrafts can become more robust
later this afternoon. Storm motion is WSW to ENE, but
thunderstorms will also slowly move south as the cold front
progresses. Severe thunderstorm activity may end as late as
midnight, but thunderstorms may continue well into the 6 AM hour
on Sunday.

Rangel

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Sunday night)
Issued at 130 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

For the rest of the short term period, hot temperatures continue
across the CWA this afternoon. After the cold front pushed
through, much cooler temperatures are expected tomorrow afternoon.
Highs on Sunday may not escape the 70s areawide. Additional
showers and thunderstorms are expected to affect portions of the
Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle Sunday afternoon and evening. This
activity is expected mainly across our western zones with chances
for severe storms being very low unlike today.

Rangel

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday through next Friday)
Issued at 1223 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

An above average temperature trend continue in the long term
period. While precipitation chances do not appear as widespread as
they are in the current short term, chances do exist for a number
of days in the extended period.

The H250 trough begins to retreat northward next week. High pressure
will attempt to build in from the south, but most models still
suggest we remain under zonal flow for the next 7 days. A steady
ramp up in high temperatures are expected Monday and Tuesday, but
the FA will still be below to near average for highs on those days.
Strong warm air advection looks to overtake the region on Wednesday.
Clear skies, low relative humidity, and breezy southwest winds will
allow temperatures to soar into the mid to upper 100s for the day.
After the extreme heat, the CWA should be subject to troughing for
the remainder of the week. These fronts will help drop highs back
into the 80s and 90s. While Wednesday looks dry, the rest of the
days this week look to host some amount of thunderstorm chances in
the afternoon. The overall coverage appears low at this time, so
PoPs will also be <40%, except on Monday, where scattered
afternoon storms seem possible.

Rangel

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 628 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

Cold front will help generate thunderstorms across the region
into the early morning hours Sunday. GUY and DHT greatest
potential for impacts will be the first few hours of the forecast
period with AMA peak occurring a little later into the evening.
Behind the front, MVFR conditions with continued showers are
expected, although the MVFR conditions are expected to be shorter
lived in the far north than south near AMA. A chance for high
based weaker shower will continue into Sunday, however VFR
conditions are expected to develop and continue into the aftn.
Precip chances and impacts on Sunday seem to low to pinpoint for
tempos in TAFs outside of the evening and overnight activity.

&&

.AMA WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening for TXZ317.

OK...None.

&&

SHORT TERM...55
LONG TERM....55
AVIATION...88

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1249 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-140600-
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-
1249 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible this evening and tonight.
Some of these storms may become severe with damaging winds and
hail as the primary hazards.

Thunderstorms today will be capable of producing heavy rainfall
that may cause flash flooding. Do not attempt to drive over
flooded roadways.

Hot temperatures continue at Palo Duro Canyon this afternoon.
Temperatures up to 105 degrees are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Thunderstorm chances continue over the area for the next several
days. Chances for severe thunderstorms remain low for this time
frame.

Very hot temperatures may return to the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandle on Wednesday. Chances for widespread triple digit heat
are high.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
824 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

TXZ003>005-008>010-140200-
Hemphill TX-Hutchinson TX-Ochiltree TX-Roberts TX-Lipscomb TX-
Hansford TX-
824 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN LIPSCOMB...
NORTHEASTERN HUTCHINSON...CENTRAL HANSFORD...ROBERTS...HEMPHILL AND
OCHILTREE COUNTIES THROUGH 900 PM CDT...

At 824 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 3 miles north of Gruver to 5 miles east of
Spearman to 16 miles west of Canadian to 4 miles east of Lora.
Movement was east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Spearman, Canadian, Miami, Gruver, Wolf Creek Park, Lora, Farnsworth,
Waka, Glazier, and Lake Marvin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3564 10056 3585 10097 3632 10162 3646 10120
      3631 10063 3605 10001 3583 10000 3564 10000
TIME...MOT...LOC 0124Z 253DEG 17KT 3631 10140 3621 10110 3596 10067
3573 10049

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

SS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
833 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

TXZ011-016-140200-
Deaf Smith TX-Oldham TX-
833 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN OLDHAM AND
NORTHWESTERN DEAF SMITH COUNTIES THROUGH 900 PM CDT...

At 833 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles east of Glenrio, or 23 miles west of Vega, moving east at 5
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Oldham
and northwestern Deaf Smith Counties.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 5 and 19.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3506 10292 3524 10299 3536 10275 3506 10265
TIME...MOT...LOC 0133Z 253DEG 5KT 3520 10283

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

SS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
847 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

TXZ016-140230-
Deaf Smith TX-
847 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL DEAF SMITH COUNTY THROUGH
930 PM CDT...

At 846 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
extending from 9 miles southwest of Simms to near Bootleg.
Movement was east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Hereford, Simms, and Bootleg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3475 10289 3505 10279 3514 10234 3475 10242
TIME...MOT...LOC 0146Z 256DEG 16KT 3492 10274 3484 10276

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

SS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
852 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

TXZ007-008-011>013-140215-
Hutchinson TX-Potter TX-Carson TX-Moore TX-Oldham TX-
852 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL OLDHAM...
NORTHWESTERN CARSON...SOUTHWESTERN HUTCHINSON...POTTER AND
SOUTHEASTERN MOORE COUNTIES THROUGH 915 PM CDT...

At 851 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 3 miles northwest of Lake Meredith to 11 miles
southeast of Masterson to Valley De Oro. Movement was southeast at 15
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Fritch, Valley De Oro, and Lake Meredith.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3559 10145 3540 10169 3532 10192 3525 10219
      3549 10226 3557 10205 3565 10187 3580 10169
TIME...MOT...LOC 0151Z 332DEG 12KT 3568 10170 3552 10181 3545 10198
3544 10213

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

SS

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
858 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

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

0830 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     6 ESE Lora              35.71N 100.46W
06/13/2026  M68 MPH          Hemphill           TX   Mesonet

            Severe gusts lasted 4 minute. Peak gust
            occurred at 8:31 pm CDT.

&&

MJG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
918 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

TXZ007>009-011>013-140245-
Hutchinson TX-Roberts TX-Potter TX-Carson TX-Moore TX-Oldham TX-
918 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL OLDHAM...
NORTHWESTERN CARSON...SOUTHEASTERN HUTCHINSON...POTTER...WEST CENTRAL
ROBERTS AND SOUTHEASTERN MOORE COUNTIES THROUGH 945 PM CDT...

At 917 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles east of Stinnett to near Borger to 10
miles south of Fritch to 12 miles north of Amarillo to 8 miles
southwest of Valley De Oro. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Borger, Fritch, Stinnett, Sanford, Valley De Oro, Boys Ranch, and
Lake Meredith.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3582 10102 3557 10130 3542 10153 3532 10179
      3529 10225 3555 10231 3559 10199 3568 10172
      3581 10153 3602 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 0217Z 327DEG 11KT 3583 10120 3564 10139 3549 10160
3538 10187 3535 10217

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

SS