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High Winds and Overturned Semis: What Amarillo Drivers Need to Know After the Highway 287 Closure Every year, Amarillo’s highways see thousands of 18-wheelers hauling goods across the Texas Panhandle. But when high winds sweep through Moore County, the risks multiply—turning routine drives into life-threatening situations. On February 17, 2026, that’s exactly what happened when an overturned semi shut down Highway 287, blocking both north- and southbound lanes and forcing officials to divert traffic onto Texas Highway 354. The Moore County Sheriff’s Office warned semis with empty trailers to stay off the roads entirely, but the damage was already done: blowing dirt and dust reduced visibility to near-zero, increasing the chances of accidents. If you or a loved one has ever driven through the Panhandle during a windstorm, you know how quickly conditions can turn dangerous. But what happens when those conditions lead to a crash? Who’s responsible? And what can Amarillo families do to protect their rights after a trucking accident? At Attorney911, we’ve spent 25+ years fighting for victims of 18-wheeler accidents across Texas. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has secured multi-million dollar settlements for families devastated by truck crashes, and our team includes a former insurance defense…