Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. 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

86°F

30°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SE 14 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 17 Aug 9:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Potter County

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs around 102. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows around 70. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs around 102. 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. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Through Monday
Mostly clear. Highs around 100. Lows around 70.



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846 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
 
 

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