Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

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

Fair and Breezy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 22 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 2 Jul 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Amarillo TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Amarillo TX
 35.15°N 101.87°W (Elev. 3648 ft)
12:06 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
12pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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