Amarillo, TX – Residents across the Texas Panhandle should prepare for cooler air and periodic rain chances through midweek as a cold front moves through the region Monday. According to the US National Weather Service in Amarillo, the best chance for thunderstorms will come Monday night, with off-and-on showers expected through Wednesday morning.
Meteorologists report that daytime rain chances Monday will range from 10–20%, increasing to 30–60% by Monday night. On Tuesday, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms remain possible, with chances between 20–40%. High temperatures are expected to range from the mid-60s to upper-80s on Monday, cooling further into the mid-60s to upper-70s Tuesday.
By Wednesday, a few lingering morning showers may persist, especially in the northern Panhandle, before clouds begin clearing in the afternoon. Highs will rebound slightly to the mid-70s to low-80s. Rainfall chances are expected to be highest in the western and northern Panhandles, with the lowest risk in the southeastern areas.
Drivers and farmers are advised to monitor updates from the National Weather Service, as localized downpours and lightning could briefly impact travel and outdoor work early in the week.
