Amarillo, TX – Warmer weather is set to return to the Texas Panhandle as breezy conditions move in this weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Amarillo. After a stretch of cooler days, temperatures are expected to rise into the mid-to-upper 80s by Saturday, with Sunday reaching near 90 degrees in some areas.
According to the NWS forecast, Thursday and Friday will remain mostly sunny with highs in the low to upper 80s. Winds will increase beginning Saturday, creating breezy conditions that will persist into Sunday. The agency notes that temperatures will stay above seasonal averages through the weekend.
Looking ahead, forecasters are monitoring a potential weather system early next week that could bring light rain back to the region. As of Wednesday, there’s about a 20% chance of showers by Monday, though the system’s strength and timing remain uncertain.
Overnight lows will remain mild, ranging from the upper 50s to mid-60s through the weekend before dipping slightly early next week. The warm, breezy pattern is typical for early October in the Panhandles, but residents should watch for forecast updates as next week’s rain chances develop.
