Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

Lat: 35.22° N Lon: 101.72° W Elev: 3606 ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Aug 7:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Potter County

Today
Clear. Highs 100-105. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs around 103. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 105. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs 100-105.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 90s.



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346 AM CDT Mon Aug 10 2026
 
 

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