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October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

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

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SW 16 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Panhandle TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Panhandle TX
 35.35°N 101.36°W (Elev. 3432 ft)
Last Update:
12:05 pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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