Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

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

Fair

100°F

38°C

Humidity	17%
Wind Speed	NW 8 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	24 Aug 1:53 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Potter County

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 102. North winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Thursday

Partly cloudy. Showers likely in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday Through Sunday

Mostly clear. Highs around 100. Lows around 70.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Monday

Mostly sunny. Highs around 100.