Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX

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WGUS84 KAMA 081514
FLSAMA

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
914 AM CST Fri Nov 8 2024

TXC087-483-081800-
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Collingsworth TX-Wheeler TX-
914 AM CST Fri Nov 8 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...The southeast Texas Panhandle, including the following
  counties, Collingsworth and Wheeler.

* WHEN...Until noon CST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 909 AM CST, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain
    and minor street flooding in the advisory area due to
    thunderstorms. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 inch to 1 inches are
    expected over the area. This additional rain will result in
    minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Wellington, Shamrock, Samnorwood, Dozier, Quail, Lutie, Lela
    and Twitty.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Excessive speed on wet roads can result in hydroplaning!

&&

LAT...LON 3523 10036 3525 10034 3534 10027 3532 10020
      3519 10018 3499 10019 3480 10017 3475 10017
      3475 10037 3475 10038 3475 10046 3475 10047
      3475 10054 3492 10054 3511 10047 3522 10038


$$

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