Amarillo, Texas – The Texas Panhandle will bake through one last summerlike weekend before a sharp turn toward true fall conditions early next week. Afternoon highs near 90 degrees Friday through Sunday will give way to a crisp cooldown starting Monday as cooler air sweeps in from the north.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, fair skies and gusty southerly winds up to 30 mph will dominate through the weekend. The warm stretch is expected to peak Saturday, with clouds increasing late Sunday ahead of the front. Forecasters say temperatures could tumble 20 degrees or more by Monday, ending the region’s string of unseasonably hot days.
The change will be welcomed by residents who’ve endured lingering summer heat across the High Plains. “This will be the last hot weekend before cooler autumn conditions arrive,” the NWS said early Friday. Motorists along I-40 and U.S. 287 should expect gusty crosswinds, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
Those with outdoor plans are urged to stay hydrated and use caution during peak afternoon heat, as humidity will remain low. Homeowners may also want to prepare for a quick temperature drop Sunday night by checking heaters and protecting outdoor plants.
Cooler, breezy conditions will settle across the Panhandle on Monday, signaling fall’s firm arrival.
