High Wind Warning Issued for Texas Panhandle; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Texas Panhandle through 4 PM CDT today, with damaging wind gusts of 65 mph possible.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Texas Panhandle
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Amarillo TX
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Texas Panhandle.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Amarillo, TX. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until 4:00 PM CDT this afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a significant portion of the Texas Panhandle, including the following counties and locations:
- Hartley
- Moore
- Hutchinson
- Roberts
- Hemphill
- Oldham
- Potter
- Carson
- Gray
- Wheeler
- Deaf Smith
- Randall
- Armstrong
- Donley
- Collingsworth
- Palo Duro Canyon
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Be alert for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
North winds are expected to reach speeds of 30 to 40 mph, with damaging gusts peaking at 65 mph. These conditions are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are expected across the region.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately as of March 11, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through the morning and early afternoon, with the warning set to expire at 4:00 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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