Amarillo, TX – Drivers and residents should prepare for dense fog and possible storms Tuesday, September 23, as fall weather settles into the Texas Panhandle. Morning commutes along I-40 could face visibility dropping below half a mile, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters report a 50 to 60% chance of fog Tuesday morning, with conditions giving way to scattered thunderstorms later in the day. Severe weather threats include hail and damaging winds. While tornado potential remains low, forecasters warn it cannot be fully ruled out. Anyone traveling across Amarillo or nearby counties should allow extra time and remain weather-aware.
Monday brings highs near 92°F with mostly sunny skies before clouds return at night. By Tuesday, temperatures drop to around 80°F as storms increase. Winds may gust up to 20 mph, making conditions more challenging for high-profile vehicles.
Wednesday brings a shift to cooler, calmer conditions with highs near 75°F and mostly sunny skies. By Thursday and Friday, the Panhandle trends warmer again, reaching the mid-80s under mostly clear skies.
The five-day forecast calls for continued mild fall conditions:
- Tuesday: Fog early, scattered thunderstorms. High 80°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 75°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 84°F.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high 85°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 84°F.
