Amarillo, Texas – Thunderstorms are lining up across the Panhandle as Amarillo braces for a volatile stretch of spring weather starting Sunday night.
According to the National Weather Service, the first wave arrives late Sunday with a 30% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 4 a.m. South to southeast winds may gust up to 25 mph as skies turn mostly cloudy overnight.
The real impact begins Monday and intensifies through Tuesday night. Showers and thunderstorms are expected much of Monday with a 90% chance of rain. Gusts could top 30 mph by evening. By Monday night, Amarillo faces a 100% chance of showers, with possible storms producing lightning, heavy rainfall, and wind gusts reaching 30 mph.
Tuesday brings continued instability—expect storms after 1 p.m., with a 90% chance of precipitation and gusty east winds near 25 mph. Thunderstorms could linger into Tuesday night as another disturbance moves through.
⚠️ Drivers along I-40 should monitor conditions closely, especially Monday night and early Tuesday when visibility could drop and road conditions may deteriorate. Residents should charge devices, secure outdoor items, and prepare for localized flooding in poor drainage areas.
Five-Day Amarillo Forecast Preview:
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 72°F. Breezy.
- Monday: Rain likely, high near 60°F. Windy.
- Tuesday: Showers/storms, high near 62°F.
- Wednesday: Showers likely, high near 63°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, slight chance of rain, high near 67°F.
