Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Ochiltree, Lipscomb, and Roberts Counties in Texas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of the Texas Panhandle. The alert was issued at 4:32 PM CDT following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic areas:

• Ochiltree County in the Panhandle of Texas
• Northwestern Lipscomb County in the Panhandle of Texas
• Northwestern Roberts County in the Panhandle of Texas

Locations in the path of the storm include Perryton and Farnsworth.

What You Should Do

For your protection, residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Avoid windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. If you are in a vehicle, seek a sturdy shelter immediately.

Expected Conditions

Based on radar data, the following hazards are expected:

• Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph, which may cause minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Half dollar size (up to 1.25 inches) is expected, which will likely cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

At 4:32 PM CDT, the severe thunderstorm was located approximately 13 miles southeast of Spearman, moving northeast at a speed of 35 mph. The warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 5:15 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.