Strong Thunderstorm with Landspout Potential Moving North Towards Griggs

Residents in Cimarron, Texas, Dallam, and Sherman counties are advised to seek shelter indoors due to a Special Weather Statement issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Amarillo TX. A strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout was tracked at 7:40 PM CDT, nine miles northwest of Stratford, moving north at 20 mph.

The NWS Amarillo TX indicates that the primary hazard is wind gusts up to 50 mph. This could result in minor damage to outdoor objects, falling tree limbs, and unsecured items being blown around. Locations impacted include Griggs.

This alert is effective immediately and expires at 8:15 PM CDT. While conditions are favorable for weak, brief funnel clouds that are typically harmless, the NWS advises moving indoors and reporting any funnel cloud sightings. Additionally, torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, which may cause localized flooding. Drivers are cautioned not to enter flooded roadways.