Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

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

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 12 Aug 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Howardwick TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Howardwick TX
 35°N 101.04°W (Elev. 2923 ft)
5:32 pm CDT Aug 12, 2025
6pm CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 19, 2025
 
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