{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.9c687d219d2f315f1af8073177dc08e7b295bcc5.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 5:58PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.9c687d219d2f315f1af8073177dc08e7b295bcc5.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Amarillo TX"},"word_count":148,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 5:58PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Ochiltree\n**Issued by:** NWS Amarillo TX\n**Sent:** 2026-09-12T17:58:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-12T17:58:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-12T18:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 558 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7\nmiles south of Waka, or 10 miles east of Spearman, moving east at 10\nmph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nThis storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern\nOchiltree County.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nA Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for\nthe Panhandle of Texas."}