Amarillo, Texas – Strong storms swept across the Texas Panhandle and western Oklahoma overnight, keeping a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday. Residents from Amarillo and Hereford to Elk City and Cheyenne could wake up to flooded roads, downed tree limbs, and possible power outages as the system lingers into early morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo and Norman, this active watch covers 12 counties across the Texas Panhandle—including Potter, Randall, Deaf Smith, and Gray—as well as Beckham and Roger Mills in western Oklahoma. Local emergency managers warn of damaging winds and frequent lightning, especially along I-40 and U.S. 60, where travel may be hazardous before sunrise.
City crews in Amarillo and Pampa remain on standby for downed lines and localized flooding, while rural communities like Wheeler and Canadian could see sudden gusts strong enough to snap branches or impact outbuildings. In Oklahoma, officials urge drivers near Elk City and Sayre to watch for flash flooding on secondary roads.
Residents should avoid non-essential travel, charge mobile devices, and secure outdoor items. The threat is expected to ease after sunrise, but further advisories are possible if storms redevelop later today.
