Amarillo, Texas – Texas Panhandle residents should prepare for gusty thunderstorms moving across Amarillo and surrounding areas Tuesday afternoon. With potential for frequent lightning and sudden wind gusts, this quick-moving system may impact outdoor plans, travel, and daily routines.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, scattered storms will likely develop across Potter, Randall, Hutchinson, and Moore counties by mid-afternoon Tuesday. Strong wind gusts exceeding 30 mph and isolated lightning strikes are the primary threats. Residents are urged to secure outdoor furniture, stay indoors during thunder, and avoid travel on Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 287 during storm activity.
The storms won’t linger, diminishing rapidly after sunset Tuesday evening, but they serve as a timely reminder that peak summer storm season is underway. As always during severe weather, keep your electronic devices fully charged and pay close attention to local weather updates.
Looking ahead, Amarillo’s five-day forecast signals increasing heat and persistent storm chances. Tuesday’s daytime high climbs to 92°F with gusty south winds reaching 20 mph. By Wednesday, sunshine returns with highs near 93°F.
Thursday and Friday usher in additional storm chances, peaking Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. Temperatures hover in the low 90s each afternoon, typical for mid-July.
This weekend, hot summer weather makes a comeback. High temperatures will approach 94°F Saturday and surge to 96°F Sunday. Outdoor activities will be pleasant but remember hydration and sun protection. Early next week could see temperatures continue upward into the upper 90s.
Amarillo Extended Five-Day Forecast (Tuesday, July 15 – Sunday, July 20):
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms, gusty afternoon winds, High 92°F
- Wednesday: Sunny skies, warm conditions, High 93°F
- Thursday: Partly sunny, evening thunderstorms likely, High 91°F
- Friday: Chance of thunderstorms, partly cloudy, High 91°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, warmer summer conditions, High 94°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temperatures climb, High 96°F
