Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Amarillo, Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)

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

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1007.1 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 27 Jul 10:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Potter County

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 106. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 104. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs 100-105.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 100. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Saturday Through Sunday
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the mid 60s.
Sunday Night And Monday
Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs 100-105.



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246 PM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026
 
 

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