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Severe thunderstorms were forecast to roll through Amarillo overnight and clear by the morning commute
Overnight storms could bring strong wind and heavy rain
- 75 mph
- top damaging wind gusts possible
- 2 inches
- of rain an hour possible, with isolated flash-flood concerns
Source: KVII
If you slept through it, here's what forecasters were watching. KFDA said a line of strong to severe thunderstorms would push in from New Mexico, with large hail, damaging winds and an isolated tornado or two possible. KVII put the region at a Level 2 of 5 (slight) risk.
KFDA expected storms to reach Amarillo around 1-2 a.m. Monday and clear the region just in time for the commute, though its earlier forecast said storms could linger into the commute. KVII said they could arrive around midnight to 1 a.m. CT. If you're heading out this morning, give yourself a little extra time.
- Storms could start around 8 p.m. MT in eastern New Mexico
- Tornado threat: low, but any tornado could become strong
Forecasters rated the storm risk a 2 on a 5-point scale
2Severe storm risk level, Level 2 of 5 (slight)
Source: KVII
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Severe storm risk level, Level 2 of 5 (slight) | 2 |
