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

85°F

29°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 3 Aug 11:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Rick Husband Amarillo Intl Airport TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 68. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast 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, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Rick Husband Amarillo Intl Airport TX
 35.27°N 101.63°W (Elev. 3497 ft)
11:31 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
11pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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