Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

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

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed S 17 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Wayside TX

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Wayside TX
 34.81°N 101.47°W (Elev. 3241 ft)
6:45 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
9am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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