Amarillo, TX – Amarillo is set for a rainy start to the Labor Day weekend as a cold front sweeps through the Texas Panhandle. Rain showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout Friday, with chances diminishing by evening. Temperatures will remain cooler than usual, with highs peaking around 78°F today. This cooler trend is set to continue through the holiday weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, the cold front that passed through the region early this morning will lead to ongoing rain showers. Drier air will begin to mix in later today, pushing the rain chances further south.
Saturday and Sunday will see a break from the rain, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 80s. However, Labor Day on Monday may bring more cloud cover and a slight chance of showers as temperatures hover around 80°F. Residents are advised to plan accordingly, especially for any outdoor activities during this cooler and potentially wet holiday weekend.