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

101°F

38°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed S 20 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1006.2 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 3 Aug 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NW Amarillo TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 72 °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 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • 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 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 99. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
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 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South 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 wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NW Amarillo TX
 35.28°N 101.94°W (Elev. 3402 ft)
2:45 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
3pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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