Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. 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

76°F

24°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 8 Sep 8:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Potter County

Today
Clear. Highs around 100. South 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.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Sunny. Highs around 100.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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