Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

Severe thunderstorms and showers pose a risk for excessive rain, localized flash flooding, strong gusts and/or large hail across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest and the Southeast U.S.. 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

98°F

37°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed S 10 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 9 Jul 3:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Potter County

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 101. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly 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, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Through Thursday
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid 60s.



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246 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
 
 

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