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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorm Threats for the Plains and Southeast

A frontal boundary extending from the western High Plains to the Southeast will focus additional showers and thunderstorms this weekend. Some of these storms may become severe, alongside frequent lightning, and isolated instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile dry conditions will continue for the Great Basin where fire weather concerns linger. For the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, seasonable weather. Read More >

Amarillo, TX

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NWS Amarillo

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Last Map Update: Sat, Aug 2, 2025 at 6:52:33 pm CDT

Severe Potential
Flooding Potential
Severe Weather Safety
Hot & Dry Weather Returns
July Climate Review
Along with thunderstorm chances tonight, there will be a potential for strong to severe storms. Severe threats may include damaging wind gusts up to 75 mph and large hail up to ping-pong ball (1.5 inches) in size being the primary hazards. As for the tornado threat, chances remain very low, but will be possible. Be sure to have a way to receive warnings, especially during the overnight hours.
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Thunderstorms are forecast to move in across portions of the Panhandles on this evening. These storms may produce rainfall rates upwards of 2 to 4 inches per hour. These rain rates may lead to localized flash flooding, especially for areas that have received higher rain amounts in the last week or two.
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With the potential of multiple hazards of severe weather today, make sure to take the necessary precautions to know what to do for severe weather. Some of these hazards, especially flooding may linger into the overnight which could elevate impact potential, so please use extra caution.
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Active weather looks to wane after Sunday as high pressure begins to build back over the Panhandles. This system will help us dry out for most of the week with temperatures looking to heat up as well. At this time, potential is present to see most locations nearing or over the triple digit mark by Wednesday and possibly stay there into the weekend.
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July saw the Panhandles experience another month that was cooler and wetter than normal. Nearly all locations were almost a full degree colder than the climatological normal, with both Amarillo and Dalhart just missing the 100-degree mark. However, Amarillo and Borger once again exceeded expectations for precipitation, with Amarillo receiving nearly an extra inch of rainfall for the month.
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Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).
 

 

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