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2017 [KAMA] AMARILLO Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 17

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Storm Based Warning History

604 
WFUS54 KAMA 162224
TORAMA
TXC483-162315-
/O.NEW.KAMA.TO.W.0017.170516T2224Z-170516T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
524 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Wheeler County in the Panhandle of Texas...

* Until 615 PM CDT
    
* At 524 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 6 miles southwest of Wheeler, or 11 miles northwest of
  Shamrock, moving northeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Wheeler.

The city of Wheeler is in the direct path of this storm and should 
prepare for IMMINENT, DANGEROUS, AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING 
WEATHER CONDITIONS. SEEK SHELTER NOW!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3532 10034 3537 10039 3561 10022 3553 10005
      3534 10024
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 216DEG 30KT 3536 10034 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Guerrero
329 
WWUS54 KAMA 162230
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
530 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

TXC483-162315-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170516T2315Z/
Wheeler TX-
530 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WHEELER COUNTY...
    
At 529 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 4
miles southwest of Wheeler, or 12 miles north of Shamrock, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible. 

Locations impacted include...
Wheeler.

Those in the city of Wheeler are in the direct path of this storm 
and should prepare for IMMINENT DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. SEEK 
SHELTER NOW!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3532 10034 3537 10039 3561 10022 3553 10005
      3534 10024
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 216DEG 30KT 3538 10032 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Guerrero
376 
WWUS54 KAMA 162235 CCA
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
535 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

TXC483-162315-
/O.COR.KAMA.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170516T2315Z/
Wheeler TX-
535 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WHEELER COUNTY...
    
At 534 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Wheeler, or 13 miles north of Shamrock, moving northeast
at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Storm chasers have confirmed a tornado on the ground and 
         is rain wrapped. 

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible. 

Locations impacted include...
Wheeler.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3532 10034 3537 10039 3561 10022 3553 10005
      3534 10024
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 216DEG 30KT 3538 10032 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Guerrero
461 
WWUS54 KAMA 162310
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
610 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

TXC483-162319-
/O.EXP.KAMA.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170516T2315Z/
Wheeler TX-
610 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL WHEELER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 615
PM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for the Panhandle
of Texas.

A Tornado Warning still remains in effect for northeastern portions 
of Wheeler county

LAT...LON 3532 10034 3537 10039 3561 10022 3553 10005
      3534 10024
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 216DEG 30KT 3565 10008 

$$

Guerrero
Permalink to 201705162224-KAMA-WFUS54-TORAMA
604 
WFUS54 KAMA 162224
TORAMA
TXC483-162315-
/O.NEW.KAMA.TO.W.0017.170516T2224Z-170516T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
524 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Wheeler County in the Panhandle of Texas...

* Until 615 PM CDT
    
* At 524 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 6 miles southwest of Wheeler, or 11 miles northwest of
  Shamrock, moving northeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Wheeler.

The city of Wheeler is in the direct path of this storm and should 
prepare for IMMINENT, DANGEROUS, AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING 
WEATHER CONDITIONS. SEEK SHELTER NOW!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3532 10034 3537 10039 3561 10022 3553 10005
      3534 10024
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 216DEG 30KT 3536 10034 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Guerrero
Permalink to 201705162230-KAMA-WWUS54-SVSAMA
329 
WWUS54 KAMA 162230
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
530 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

TXC483-162315-
/O.CON.KAMA.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170516T2315Z/
Wheeler TX-
530 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WHEELER COUNTY...
    
At 529 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 4
miles southwest of Wheeler, or 12 miles north of Shamrock, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible. 

Locations impacted include...
Wheeler.

Those in the city of Wheeler are in the direct path of this storm 
and should prepare for IMMINENT DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. SEEK 
SHELTER NOW!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3532 10034 3537 10039 3561 10022 3553 10005
      3534 10024
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 216DEG 30KT 3538 10032 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Guerrero
Permalink to 201705162235-KAMA-WWUS54-SVSAMA-CCA
376 
WWUS54 KAMA 162235 CCA
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
535 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

TXC483-162315-
/O.COR.KAMA.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170516T2315Z/
Wheeler TX-
535 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
WHEELER COUNTY...
    
At 534 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Wheeler, or 13 miles north of Shamrock, moving northeast
at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

SOURCE...Storm chasers have confirmed a tornado on the ground and 
         is rain wrapped. 

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible. 

Locations impacted include...
Wheeler.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3532 10034 3537 10039 3561 10022 3553 10005
      3534 10024
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 216DEG 30KT 3538 10032 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Guerrero
Permalink to 201705162310-KAMA-WWUS54-SVSAMA
461 
WWUS54 KAMA 162310
SVSAMA

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
610 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

TXC483-162319-
/O.EXP.KAMA.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170516T2315Z/
Wheeler TX-
610 PM CDT TUE MAY 16 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL WHEELER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 615
PM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for the Panhandle
of Texas.

A Tornado Warning still remains in effect for northeastern portions 
of Wheeler county

LAT...LON 3532 10034 3537 10039 3561 10022 3553 10005
      3534 10024
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 216DEG 30KT 3565 10008 

$$

Guerrero

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