Amarillo, Texas – October heat is set to grip the Texas Panhandle as temperatures push back into the 90s by Thursday. Drivers along I-40 and U.S. 287 should prepare for windy conditions and potential fire hazards as the region stays hot and dry.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, sunny skies will dominate through Saturday with highs peaking near 90°F on Thursday and Friday. South winds of 10 to 15 mph will pick up during the afternoons, with gusts reaching 25 mph. That combination raises concerns for grass fires across open fields and along major highways.
Travelers should stay alert for reduced visibility from dust on rural roads and avoid parking vehicles on dry grass. Outdoor burning is discouraged, and residents are urged to secure loose objects that could blow into roadways. Morning commutes will start mild with lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s, but afternoons will bring unseasonable heat for early October.
The Panhandle will cool slightly into next week, with highs slipping back into the 80s by Monday. No rain is expected, keeping ranchers, farmers, and fire crews on high alert as fall begins with summer-like weather.
Warnings may be updated if fire conditions worsen through the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Amarillo, Texas
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 83°F. South winds 5–10 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 88°F. Morning low 59°F. Breezy south winds.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 90°F. Gusts up to 20 mph. Night low 61°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 90°F. Gusts up to 25 mph. Night low 61°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 88°F. South winds 10–15 mph. Low near 61°F.
