Amarillo, Texas – Heavy rain and storms could drench Amarillo starting Thursday afternoon, raising the risk of flash flooding and difficult travel on I-40 and I-27 just ahead of the long weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, showers and thunderstorms are expected to begin after 1 p.m. Thursday and increase in intensity by evening. Rainfall could be heavy enough to cause localized flooding in low-lying areas and along underpasses. A 50% chance of storms continues Thursday night, with more unsettled weather through the July Fourth holiday.
Storms won’t be a one-day event. The NWS warns that the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles face a multi-day risk of torrential downpours from Friday through at least Tuesday. While no watches are active yet, drivers should remain alert for rapidly changing conditions — especially on rural highways where water can pool.
🗓️ Five-Day Amarillo Forecast:
- Friday (July 4): High near 90°F, decreasing clouds, breezy south winds
- Saturday: Sunny and hot, high near 93°F
- Sunday: 30% chance of afternoon storms, high near 90°F
- Monday: 20% chance of storms after 1 p.m., partly cloudy, high near 92°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, slight storm risk after 1 p.m., high near 92°F
