Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. 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 38%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 1 Aug 10:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Randall County

Today
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny. Highs around 105. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs 100-105.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Highs 100-105.
Wednesday Night Through Friday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs 100-105.



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