Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 101.72°WElev: 3606ft.

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed S 20 G 33 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 10 Aug 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Amarillo TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Amarillo TX
 35.2°N 101.82°W (Elev. 3645 ft)
1:40 pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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