Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

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

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed S 20 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1006.7 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 13 Aug 8:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Potter County

Tonight
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 102. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 100. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday And Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Through Thursday
Mostly clear. Highs around 100. Lows in the lower 70s.



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