Amarillo, TX – Drivers across the Texas Panhandle could face slick roads and sudden downpours Thursday as thunderstorms build through the region. Officials urge caution on Interstate 40 and Highway 287, where brief heavy rain may quickly reduce visibility.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, storms could begin developing late Wednesday night and continue through Thursday. Localized flash flooding remains a concern in low-lying and urban areas, especially where heavy rainfall repeats over the same locations. Forecasters note that storm chances do not fade quickly, with rain and thunder threats lingering into Labor Day weekend.
Thursday will bring highs in the mid-80s under mostly sunny skies before storms return late in the day. Winds from the northeast may shift as storms push into the area, creating spotty but intense downpours. Friday carries a higher storm risk with widespread activity likely in the evening, dropping temperatures back into the low 80s.
By Saturday, scattered thunderstorms could cause more travel disruptions, particularly during afternoon and evening hours. The weekend pattern points to a wet Labor Day, with daily rain chances extending into early next week.
Residents are encouraged to monitor weather alerts, avoid flooded roads, and prepare for possible delays on major travel routes. More updates are expected as storms continue to develop.
Five-Day Forecast for Amarillo, TX
- Thursday: Sunny early, storms possible late. High 84, low 63.
- Friday: Scattered thunderstorms likely. High 84, low 61.
- Saturday: Storms continue, some heavy. High 77, low 61.
- Sunday: More showers and thunderstorms. High 80, low 60.
- Labor Day Monday: Storms possible again. High 77, low 60.
