Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Collingsworth and Wheeler Counties: Tennis Ball Sized Hail Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of the Texas Panhandle. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions showing a severe storm capable of producing significant hazards.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Southern Wheeler County in the Panhandle of Texas
• Collingsworth County in the Panhandle of Texas

Specific locations impacted include Shamrock, Lutie, Twitty, Dozier, Lela, Quail, and Samnorwood.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. People and animals outdoors are at risk of injury. Residents should also take precautions to protect vehicles and property from large hail. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the Panhandle of Texas until midnight CST.

Expected Conditions

At 9:15 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Quail (approximately 14 miles west of Wellington), moving northeast at 20 mph.

• Hazards: Tennis ball size hail (2.50 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
• Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Minor damage to trees is also possible.
• Damage Threat: The NWS classifies the thunderstorm damage threat as considerable.

Timeline

• Issued: March 5, 2026, at 9:15 PM CST
• Effective: Immediately
• Expiration: March 5, 2026, at 10:15 PM CST