Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Texas Panhandle Counties
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NWS Amarillo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Armstrong County, Randall County, and southeastern Deaf Smith County until 9:15 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Texas Panhandle
- Issued
- August 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Amarillo TX
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Amarillo TX. Effective from 8:12 PM CDT August 25, 2026 until 9:15 PM CDT August 25, 2026.
Affected Areas
Southwestern Armstrong County, Randall County, and southeastern Deaf Smith County in the Texas Panhandle. Locations impacted include Canyon, Umbarger, Buffalo Lake, Dawn, Palo Duro Canyon, and Mescalero Park.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 8:12 PM CDT, a line of severe thunderstorms was located 4 miles northwest of Canyon, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and expires at 9:15 PM CDT on August 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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