AMARILLO, Texas – A brief taste of cooler fall air will sweep through the Panhandles Monday before a fast warmup pushes temperatures toward record highs by midweek. The National Weather Service in Amarillo reports that a cold front will move through early Monday, bringing a split in temperatures across the region before warmth returns quickly by Tuesday.
According to the Weather Service, highs Monday will range from the mid-60s in the northern Panhandle to the low 80s farther south. Behind the front, cooler air will linger for less than 24 hours as strong southwest winds usher in much warmer, drier conditions. By Tuesday, most of the region—including Amarillo, Dalhart, and Hereford—will climb into the upper 70s and 80s, with a few spots possibly nearing daily record highs.
Forecasters expect the warm spell to last through Thursday before another weak front slides through late week, dropping highs slightly back into the 60s and 70s. Overnight lows will stay mild, generally in the 40s and 50s.
Residents should prepare for shifting winds Monday as the front passes, followed by elevated fire weather potential Tuesday and Wednesday due to warm temperatures, dry air, and gusty winds.
