The National Weather Service office in Amarillo, Texas issued a Flash Flood Warning at 10:59 AM CDT on September 25, in effect until 12:00 PM CDT the same day. The warning covers two counties in the Texas Panhandle: Randall County and Potter County, which together include the Amarillo metro area and surrounding communities.
A Flash Flood Warning means flooding is already happening or is about to happen shortly – this is not a ‘watch’ or an advisory. Heavy rain over a short period can quickly overwhelm streets, drainage channels, and low-lying areas, especially in the Panhandle where dry, hard ground absorbs water slowly and runoff rises fast.
Residents in Randall and Potter counties may notice rapidly rising water on roadways, water pooling in underpasses and low-water crossings, and swift-moving water in normally dry creeks and playas. Motorists should be particularly cautious – it takes only about 12 inches of moving water to carry away a small car, and flood depth is often impossible to judge from the driver’s seat.
What to watch
Avoid flooded roads: Never drive or walk through moving water. Turn around and find another route, even if it adds time to your trip.
Monitor updates: The warning is currently set to expire at 12:00 PM CDT, but the NWS may extend it if heavy rain continues. Keep a weather radio or phone alerts enabled.
Know your low spots: If you live or work near a low-water crossing, arroyo, or flood-prone underpass in the Amarillo area, plan an alternate route for the next few hours.
This information comes from the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Amarillo, Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas are under this Flash Flood Warning?
The warning covers Randall County and Potter County in the Texas Panhandle, which includes the Amarillo metro area and nearby communities.
How long will this warning last?
It is in effect until 12:00 PM CDT on September 25 – roughly one hour from issuance. The NWS can extend, expand, or cancel it depending on how the rain develops.
What should I do right now?
Stay off flooded roads and avoid low-water crossings and underpasses. If you encounter moving water, turn around – never try to drive or walk through it.
Is a Flash Flood Warning serious?
Yes. Unlike a watch, a warning means flooding is occurring or imminent in the warned area. Take it seriously, but staying off flooded roads and moving to higher ground if water rises near you is usually all that's needed.
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Source: National Weather Service (NWS)
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Sky & Solar Conditions at the Time
Moon: Full Moon (99% illuminated), in Pisces.
Notable planetary angles: none within a tight orb at this time.
Concurrent space weather: planetary Kp index 3.7; strongest recent solar flare: nothing notable.
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