Amarillo, Texas – Drivers across the Texas Panhandle should brace for sweltering temperatures and an increasing chance of thunderstorms heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, Thursday, July 10, will bring intense summer heat, with highs near 96°F and gusty south winds up to 25 mph. A storm system may begin to shift into the area by Thursday night, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms continuing into early Friday.
Friday brings slightly cooler highs near 92°F but keeps the door open for isolated storms through Friday night, when rain chances again rise to 40%. Winds shift from the south to southeast by Friday evening, a signal that moisture may continue building into the region.
Storms become more widespread by Saturday, July 12, with a 30% chance of showers during the day and 40% overnight. Though no severe weather is currently expected, brief heavy rain, lightning, and isolated gusty winds could impact outdoor plans and travel — especially along I-40 and U.S. 287.
Locals are urged to stay weather-aware and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours. If storms approach, delay travel and remain indoors away from windows.
Sunday into Monday stays unsettled, with rain chances tapering slightly but still hovering near 20–30% each afternoon and night.
⚠️ More rain and storms could arrive early next week, depending on how the weekend pattern evolves.
🔎 Five-Day Weather Snapshot (July 10–15):
- Thursday: Sunny and hot, high near 96°F. Gusts to 25 mph.
- Friday: Slight chance of morning storms, high near 92°F. Evening storms possible.
- Saturday: 30% chance of storms, high near 84°F. Cloudy overnight with continued storm risk.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, isolated PM storms. High near 87°F.
- Monday: Warm, with a slight storm chance. Highs in the upper 80s.
