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Sounds like the cell near Denver City is about to produce.

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
556 PM CDT Sun May 1 2022

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Gaines County in western Texas...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 555 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Denver City, moving east at 15 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Storm spotters on the ground
           report funnel cloud.

  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.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  north central Gaines County

 

 

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15 minutes ago, Iceresistance said:

Reed Timmer managed to get this drone footage over Andover, KS

EDIT: Apparently, there was only 1 tornado-related injury and it was minor. Many people likely took immediate shelter and the tornado was also highly visible.

Dude hit the jackpot and then some

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80mph winds and softball hail? Yeah no thanks!

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
604 PM CDT Sun May 1 2022

TXC033-415-012345-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-220501T2345Z/
Scurry TX-Borden TX-
604 PM CDT Sun May 1 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN SCURRY AND SOUTHEASTERN BORDEN COUNTIES...

At 603 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near J B Thomas
Reservoir, or 16 miles southeast of Gail, moving east at 15 mph.

THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR EASTERN BORDEN AND WESTERN SCURRY
COUNTIES.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and softball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
J B Thomas Reservoir, Ira, Knapp and Randalls Corner.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for western
Texas.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3257 10124 3269 10135 3285 10102 3256 10092
TIME...MOT...LOC 2303Z 249DEG 12KT 3264 10120

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH

 

 

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Confirmed baseball sized hail.

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
644 PM CDT Sun May 1 2022

TXC117-381-020030-
/O.CON.KAMA.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-220502T0030Z/
Randall TX-Deaf Smith TX-
644 PM CDT Sun May 1 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT
FOR WESTERN RANDALL AND EASTERN DEAF SMITH COUNTIES...

At 641 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hereford,
moving northeast at 50 mph.

THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR HEREFORD AND LOCATIONS ALONG HIGHWAY
60 WEST OF DAWN.


HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Storm chasers reported destructive hail breaking windows.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
         Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
         siding, and vehicles.

Locations impacted include...
Hereford, Canyon, Umbarger, Buffalo Lake, Dawn and Mescalero Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3475 10253 3519 10240 3519 10230 3500 10181
      3475 10212
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 208DEG 44KT 3483 10233

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

 

 

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Yeah i bet there was broken house windows.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMARILLO TX
651 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0643 PM     HAIL             1 WNW HEREFORD          34.83N 102.42W
05/01/2022  M2.50 INCH       DEAF SMITH         TX   PUBLIC

            GOLF BALL TO TENNIS BALL HAIL, WINDOWS ON
            HOUSES BROKEN OUT.

 

 

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
656 PM CDT Sun May 1 2022

TXC117-381-020030-
/O.CON.KAMA.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-220502T0030Z/
Randall TX-Deaf Smith TX-
656 PM CDT Sun May 1 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT
FOR WESTERN RANDALL AND EASTERN DEAF SMITH COUNTIES...

At 653 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northwest of
Dawn, or 11 miles northeast of Hereford, moving northeast at 40 mph.

THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR AREAS NEAR DAWN, JUST NORTH OF
HEREFORD AND NEAR UMBARGER.

HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Storm chasers reported blown out windows due to baseball
         size hail. Widespread damage reported in Herford with blown
         out windows. A 67 mph wind gust was reported at the
         Hereford mesonet station.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
         Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
         siding, and vehicles.

Locations impacted include...
Hereford, Canyon, Umbarger, Buffalo Lake, Dawn and Mescalero Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail and strong winds capable of producing significant damage.
People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building
and away from windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3486 10244 3519 10240 3519 10230 3500 10181
      3475 10212 3478 10230
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 207DEG 36KT 3495 10226

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

 

 

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Cell appears to be headed right at Amarillo.

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
701 PM CDT Sun May 1 2022

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northwestern Randall County in the Panhandle of Texas...
  Southeastern Oldham County in the Panhandle of Texas...
  Northeastern Deaf Smith County in the Panhandle of Texas...
  Potter County in the Panhandle of Texas...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 659 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest
  of Umbarger, or 15 miles west of Canyon, moving northeast at 55
  mph.

  THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR AREAS ALONG I-40 WEST OF I-27 TO
WILDORADO.

  HAZARD...Three inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported baseball size hail in
           Hereford and near Umbarger. Widespread damage was
           reported in Hereford due to hail and wind.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
           Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
           siding, and vehicles.

* Locations impacted include...
  Amarillo, Bushland, Buffalo Lake, Dawn, Valley De Oro, Umbarger,
  Wildorado and Mescalero Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to shelter inside a strong building,  and stay away from
windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3485 10208 3495 10237 3559 10218 3548 10163
TIME...MOT...LOC 2359Z 213DEG 49KT 3503 10218

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...3.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

 

 

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Another cell with 80mph winds and softball size hail.

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
702 PM CDT Sun May 1 2022

TXC415-020045-
/O.CON.KMAF.SV.W.0040.000000T0000Z-220502T0045Z/
Scurry TX-
702 PM CDT Sun May 1 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN SCURRY COUNTY...

At 702 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Snyder, moving
east at 20 mph.

THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR SCURRY COUNTY INCLUDING SNYDER.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and softball size hail.

SOURCE...Public reports of ping pong size hail in the city of Snyder.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
Snyder, Dunn, Ira, Winston Field, Hermleigh and Randalls Corner.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for western
Texas.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3256 10107 3279 10114 3284 10066 3255 10066
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 266DEG 17KT 3267 10086

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH

 

 

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As if gas prices being so high weren't bad enough...

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMARILLO TX
710 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0635 PM     TSTM WND DMG     HEREFORD                34.83N 102.40W
05/01/2022                   DEAF SMITH         TX   TRAINED SPOTTER

            GAS PUMP AT GAS STATION BLOWN OVER ON TOP OF
            A CAR, DAMAGE ALL OVER.

 

 

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90mph winds north of Amarillo and baseball hail!

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
748 PM CDT Sun May 1 2022

TXC375-020100-
/O.CON.KAMA.SV.W.0041.000000T0000Z-220502T0100Z/
Potter TX-
748 PM CDT Sun May 1 2022

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL POTTER COUNTY...

At 748 PM CDT, automated weather equipment reported a severe
thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of Lake Meredith, or 21
miles west of Borger, moving northeast at 55 mph.

THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM.

HAZARD...90 mph wind gusts and baseball size hail.

SOURCE...Automated weather equipment reported 86 mph at 7:37 PM at
         Amarillo 15 NNW mesonet. Several reports of golf ball to
         baseball size hail in western Amarillo to Bushland. .

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
         will be heavily damaged or destroyed. Homes and businesses
         will have substantial roof and window damage. Expect
         extensive tree damage and power outages.

Locations impacted include...
Amarillo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.

This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. This storm has the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.

&&

LAT...LON 3529 10188 3537 10208 3555 10199 3548 10163
      3530 10176
TIME...MOT...LOC 0048Z 213DEG 49KT 3558 10176

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...90 MPH

$$

Ward

 

 

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AMARILLO TX
751 PM CDT SUN MAY 1 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0737 PM     TSTM WND GST     11 ESE VALLEY DE ORO    35.40N 101.92W
05/01/2022  M86 MPH          POTTER             TX   MESONET

 

 

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