Amarillo, Texas – Scattered storms could bring another round of localized flooding to parts of the Panhandle by midday Sunday, just hours after a flood advisory expired. Amarillo remains under a Flood Watch through 1 a.m. Sunday, and although rainfall is tapering off, standing water and saturated soil could continue to impact roads, especially Interstate 40 and surrounding surface streets.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, there’s a 20% chance of thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, with clearing skies expected by late afternoon. Sunday’s high will reach 83°F, with west-southwest winds shifting to the east. The low Sunday night dips to 64°F with a lingering 30% chance of overnight showers before conditions dry out Monday.
Localized ponding remains a risk in low-lying areas. Drivers should avoid flooded roads and allow extra travel time. Outdoor events in Amarillo and neighboring towns like Canyon and Dumas should monitor skies before noon Sunday.
Looking ahead, Monday through Thursday brings more classic summer conditions. Highs will steadily climb from 85°F Monday to near 90°F by Wednesday, with storm chances increasing midweek. Both Wednesday and Thursday nights carry a 40% chance of thunderstorms.
📅 Five-Day Amarillo Forecast (July 13–17):
- Sunday: 20% chance of storms before 1 p.m., high near 83°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high of 85°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, breezy, high near 88°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high of 90°F; 40% chance of evening storms
- Thursday: Partly sunny, 30% storm chance daytime, 40% at night, high near 89°F
