AMARILLO, Texas – The Texas Panhandle wakes under a calm, crisp sky this morning, the kind that hints at change before the day warms fast. By Friday, that hint becomes reality — bright sun, gusty west winds, and highs pushing into the lower 80s, far above normal for mid-November.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, this warm-up peaks Friday afternoon, with dry air and sunshine combining to create elevated fire danger across open fields and near rural roadways. Winds could gust up to 25 mph, especially along I-40 and U.S. 87. Residents planning yard work or travel should secure loose materials and use caution with outdoor burning.
Saturday stays warm and mostly calm, topping out near 78°F before a gradual cooling trend begins Sunday. By Monday, a strong front dives out of the Rockies, ushering in brisk northwest winds and a sharp drop in temperatures. Highs may tumble back toward 60°F by Tuesday, with models hinting at a few light showers or early winter sprinkles east of town midweek — a “winter tease” for the Panhandle just ahead of Thanksgiving travel season.
For now, enjoy the fall sunshine and dry air, but be ready for that quick swing back toward jacket weather. After all, Amarillo rarely holds one season for long.
Five-Day Forecast for Amarillo, TX:
Fri: 82/50 – Sunny, windy; gusts near 25 mph possible.
Sat: 78/43 – Bright and calm; pleasant fall warmth.
Sun: 76/50 – Mostly sunny; turning breezy late.
Mon: 70/41 – Cooler and windy; dry air returns.
Tue: 63/42 – Partly cloudy; slight chance of light rain or sprinkles.
