Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Ochiltree, Lipscomb, and Roberts Counties in Texas

Source: NOAA · Texas Panhandle

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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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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of the Texas Panhandle until 5:15 PM CDT, with 60 mph winds and half dollar size hail expected.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Texas Panhandle
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Amarillo TX

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

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

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of the Texas Panhandle. The alert was issued at 4:32 PM CDT following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic areas:

  • Ochiltree County in the Panhandle of Texas
  • Northwestern Lipscomb County in the Panhandle of Texas
  • Northwestern Roberts County in the Panhandle of Texas

Locations in the path of the storm include Perryton and Farnsworth.

What You Should Do

For your protection, residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Avoid windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. If you are in a vehicle, seek a sturdy shelter immediately.

Expected Conditions

Based on radar data, the following hazards are expected:

  • Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph, which may cause minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
  • Hail: Half dollar size (up to 1.25 inches) is expected, which will likely cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

At 4:32 PM CDT, the severe thunderstorm was located approximately 13 miles southeast of Spearman, moving northeast at a speed of 35 mph. The warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 5:15 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of the Texas Panhandle until 5:15 PM CDT, with 60 mph winds and half dollar size hail expected.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Texas Panhandle. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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