Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >
Amarillo, TX
Weather Forecast Office
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Rating (EF Scale) | EF-0 |
Estimated Maximum Wind | 80 mph |
Injuries/Fatalities | None |
Damage Path Length | 0.5 miles |
Maximum Path Width | 50 yards |
The tornado first touched down near the intersection of Highway 15 and County Road 8 west of Darrouzett around 7:20 p.m. CDT. The tornado was on the ground for about 0.5 miles with a maximum width of 50 yards. The maximum wind speeds were around 80 mph. The tornado dissipated just south of Highway 15 between County Roads 8 and 9 around 7:22 p.m. CDT. No injuries or fatalities were reported. This is a preliminary report and is subject to revision based on new or additional information. |
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US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Amarillo, TX
1900 English Road
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 335-1121
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