Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. 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

84°F

29°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed S 20 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1006.7 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 4 Aug 12:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Potter County

Tonight
Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 100. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds. Lows around 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 101. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
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 upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Highs around 100. Lows in the upper 60s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs around 100.
Sunday Night And Monday
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs around 100.



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646 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026
 
 

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