Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

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

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 18 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1007.3 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Amarillo TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Amarillo TX
 35.17°N 101.82°W (Elev. 3629 ft)
3:45 am CDT Aug 4, 2026
5am CDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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