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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

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

Fair

100°F

38°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1009.7 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 24 Aug 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Amarillo TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 93. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 93. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Amarillo TX
 35.26°N 101.85°W (Elev. 3547 ft)
Last Update:
2:45 pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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