Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

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

A Few Clouds

65°F

18°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Amarillo TX

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Amarillo TX
 35.15°N 101.87°W (Elev. 3648 ft)
6:05 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
6am CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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