Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:35PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

**Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:35PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX**

At 434 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles southwest of Higgins to 7 miles west of Lela. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include... Canadian, Shamrock, Briscoe, Wheeler, Mclean, New Mobeetie, Twitty, Allison, Lela, Glazier, Lake Marvin, Kellerville, and Mobeetie.

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 140 and 176.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Amarillo TX

- **Effective:** Sep 15, 2026 4:35 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 15, 2026 5:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*