Tornado Warning Issued for Central Collingsworth County, Texas Through 9:45 PM
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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 confirmed tornado was located near Quail, prompting an immediate Tornado Warning for central Collingsworth County until 9:45 PM CST.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Panhandle of Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Amarillo TX
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Panhandle of Texas.
Tornado Warning Issued for Central Collingsworth County, Texas
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued an immediate Tornado Warning for central Collingsworth County in the Panhandle of Texas. This warning is in effect until 9:45 PM CST on March 5, 2026.
Alert Details
- Alert Type: Tornado Warning
- Issuing Agency: National Weather Service (NWS) Amarillo TX
- Effective Window: 9:08 PM CST to 9:45 PM CST, March 5, 2026
- Alert Code: TORAMA
Affected Areas
The warning covers central Collingsworth County. Specific locations impacted include:
- Quail
- Lutie
- Dozier
- Samnorwood
- Areas approximately 13 miles northwest of Wellington
What You Should Do
A tornado is confirmed to be on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW.
- Move immediately to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
- Stay away from windows.
- If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
At 9:07 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near Quail, moving northeast at 30 mph. The following hazards have been identified:
- Hazard: Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail (up to 2.50 inches).
- Source: Storm chaser video confirmed the tornado.
- Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 9:08 PM CST following the confirmed sighting. The warning is currently set to expire at 9:45 PM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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