Amarillo, TX – Rain showers will intensify across the Texas Panhandle today, bringing widespread wet weather and possible flooding by tonight. Drivers on I-40 and surrounding roadways should prepare for slick conditions as rainfall totals may reach up to 2 inches in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, the heaviest rain will arrive this evening and continue overnight, with a 100% chance of precipitation. Multiple rounds of showers are expected, with isolated heavy rainfall rates exceeding 0.5 inches per hour. While the overall risk of severe thunderstorms is low, minor flooding remains possible in poorly drained areas, particularly in the far southeastern Panhandle.
Rain will diminish from west to east Monday morning, leaving behind cooler temperatures and clearing skies. Monday’s high in Amarillo will hover near 60°F with northeast winds gusting up to 30 mph. Residents are encouraged to monitor weather updates and exercise caution during the evening and morning commutes.
Looking ahead, the weather will stabilize Tuesday, bringing mostly sunny skies and a high near 56°F. Temperatures will dip into the upper 20s Tuesday night, with frost possible in the early morning hours. Wednesday and Thursday will continue the sunny streak, with highs in the mid-50s to low 60s and light winds.
