Amarillo, TX – North Texas residents can expect a noticeable change in weather early next week, with cooler fall temperatures and storm chances returning after a stretch of unseasonably warm days.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, Friday through Sunday will remain hot, with highs ranging from the upper 80s to low 90s across the Texas Panhandle. Overnight lows will dip into the 50s and low 60s, keeping evenings mild.
By Monday, October 6, isolated showers and thunderstorms enter the forecast, with a 30% chance of rain. A stronger cold front is expected to move through by Tuesday, bringing a 40% chance of storms and daytime highs only in the mid-70s.
Temperatures will cool further into the mid-60s by Wednesday, with another round of scattered showers possible. Overnight lows will fall into the upper 40s, signaling a clear shift toward autumn conditions.
The weather service notes that while precipitation chances remain moderate, any rainfall could help ease dry conditions in the region. Residents are advised to monitor forecasts for updated timing and rainfall amounts as the front approaches.
Cooler, fall-like weather is expected to hold into Thursday, with highs returning to the 70s under partly cloudy skies.