Amarillo, TX – Cooler-than-normal temperatures greeted Amarillo residents today, but this relief won’t last. The National Weather Service forecasts a quick change, with temperatures expected to jump about 10 degrees by tomorrow.
According to the NWS, today’s afternoon highs will remain in the low 70s across the region. However, strong southwest winds will sweep through the area tonight and early tomorrow, bringing warmer air. By tomorrow afternoon, temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 80s to low 90s, with some areas, like Guymon, reaching 91 degrees.
Winds are currently calm, but will begin to shift from the northeast to the southwest overnight, ranging between 15 to 20 mph. These winds will play a key role in the expected temperature increase.