Heat and Fire Weather Concerns West; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms from Plains to mid-Atlantic

Thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall is expected from the Central Plains to the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and across the Southeast. Severe weather from the Upper Midwest to Central Plains increases on Friday. Major to Extreme HeatRisk continues across the Southern Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley late this week. Fire weather concerns for the northern Rockies and northern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

Lat: 35.22° N Lon: 101.72° W Elev: 3606 ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

78°F

26°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SE 15 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 10 Sep 6:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Potter County

Tonight
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 100. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 101. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday Through Monday
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the upper 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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