Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Potential in Virginia; Strong to Severe Storms in the High Plains

There is a Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall (level 2 of 4) Tuesday across central and southeastern Virginia as the remnants of Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight moves northward. Flash and urban flooding also is possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across the High Plains and portions of the central Plains Tuesday. The primary threats will be severe wind gusts and large hail. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 16 Sep 8:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Amarillo TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Clear, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Clear, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Amarillo TX
 35.2°N 101.82°W (Elev. 3645 ft)
8:46 pm CDT Sep 16, 2024
9pm CDT Sep 16, 2024-6pm CDT Sep 23, 2024
 
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