Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Hansford County, Texas
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 12:32AM CDT until August 7 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
SVRAMA The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Hansford County in the Panhandle of Texas... Southwestern Ochiltree County in the Panhandle of Texas... * Until 130 AM CDT. * At 1232 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles west of Waka, or 6 miles northeast of Spearman, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect some tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. * Locations impacted include... Spearman, Waka, and Farnsworth.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 1:32 AM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Amarillo TX
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Hansford County, Texas?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 2:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Hansford County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Ochiltree County.