Amarillo, Texas – Triple-digit heat isn’t far off as Amarillo braces for rising temperatures this weekend, with Saturday, July 26th marking a sharp summer spike. After a brief cooldown midweek, highs will push toward 96°F Saturday afternoon, part of a multi-day heat build that could stretch into early August.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, Saturday will be sunny with south-southwest winds around 10 mph and afternoon highs nearing 96°F. That pattern holds Sunday with another 96°F high, marking two consecutive days of dangerous heat. Residents should avoid prolonged time outdoors, especially between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., and stay hydrated.
Nighttime lows in the low 70s will offer only slight relief. Sunday night remains partly cloudy with an overnight low near 71°F. Monday continues the heat trend, reaching 94°F under sunny skies.
Five Day Forecast — Amarillo, TX
- Saturday, July 26: Sunny, high 96°F. Light south-southwest wind.
- Sunday, July 27: Sunny, high 96°F. Slight breeze around 10 mph.
- Monday, July 28: Sunny, high 94°F. Overnight low around 70°F.
- Tuesday, July 29: Mostly clear, low 69°F.
- Wednesday, July 30: 20% chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, low 68°F.
- Thursday, July 31: Sunny, high near 93°F.
With the region locked into a prolonged stretch of high pressure, no major rain relief is expected until Wednesday night at the earliest. Stay tuned for any heat advisories that could be issued as early as Sunday.
