Amarillo TX – Amarillo residents should brace for unsettled weather this week as thunderstorms and scattered showers make their way into the area, with rain expected to intensify Monday and Tuesday. Winds are also expected to pick up, with gusts as high as 30 mph on Monday. Travelers on major routes like U.S. 84 and I-27 should remain cautious as conditions may worsen, especially during the late afternoon and evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service, Amarillo will experience a mix of showers and thunderstorms beginning Monday afternoon and continuing through Tuesday. The highest chances for rainfall are Monday night, with winds reaching up to 30 mph. The weather will remain unsettled for the first part of the week, making conditions hazardous for outdoor activities and driving. Residents are advised to stay alert to changing conditions, particularly if traveling or planning any outdoor events.
The week ahead will feature continued wet weather. Tuesday will see scattered showers and cooler temperatures, with a high near 60°F and a low around 50°F. Those heading outdoors or making travel plans should prepare for possible rain and wind, particularly between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday and again Tuesday.
Looking further ahead, conditions will gradually improve. By Wednesday, the showers will taper off, with only isolated thunderstorms expected. Temperatures will climb back to the mid-60s, but the chance of rain will stay low through the second half of the week.
5-Day Forecast:
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 60°F, low around 49°F.
- Tuesday: Showers likely, high 60°F, low around 50°F.
- Wednesday: Isolated thunderstorms, high 61°F.
- Thursday: Mostly clear, high 67°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 71°F.
