Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Wheeler and Collingsworth Counties in Texas Panhandle

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 hazards and requires immediate action to protect life and property.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:

• Eastern Wheeler County in the Panhandle of Texas
• Northeastern Collingsworth County in the Panhandle of Texas

As of 10:10 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of Texola, or 9 miles southeast of Shamrock, moving northeast at 25 mph. The storm is expected to remain primarily over rural areas of these counties.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Move indoors immediately to avoid large hail and continuous cloud-to-ground lightning. Lightning is a leading killer; if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck. Additionally, torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

• Hail: Tennis ball size hail (2.50 inches) is expected. This hazard will likely cause damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. People and animals outdoors are at risk of injury.
• Wind: Wind gusts up to 60 mph are anticipated, which may cause minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Rainfall: Torrential rain is occurring with this storm cell.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 10:11 PM CST until 11:15 PM CST on March 5, 2026. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the Panhandle of Texas until midnight CST.