Amarillo, Texas – Damaging thunderstorms are expected to roll into the Texas Panhandle by late Friday, threatening Amarillo with large hail, lightning, and potential flash flooding during the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, severe storms will likely form between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Friday, with stronger cells pushing into the city by late afternoon. Winds could gust over 40 mph, and frequent lightning is expected. Travelers along I-40 and I-27 should avoid non-essential travel after 4 p.m. due to reduced visibility and slick roads.
Storm chances continue through the weekend. Saturday brings a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms after 1 p.m., especially east of U.S. Route 287. While Sunday looks sunnier, another round of storms could arrive after 1 p.m., with a 50% chance of afternoon development.
Friday night could see repeated rounds of rain, and residents in low-lying areas should monitor flood advisories closely. Make sure your emergency alerts are turned on and charge devices ahead of time.
This multi-day pattern of storm development will persist into early next week, with chances of storms each afternoon through Tuesday. The region remains under elevated risk for severe weather through at least Tuesday night.
⚡ 5-Day Amarillo Weather Outlook (June 5–10):
- Thursday: High 80°F, severe thunderstorms likely by late morning
- Friday: Partly sunny, storms likely after 1 p.m. (High 83°F)
- Saturday: Isolated storms after 1 p.m., mostly sunny (High 85°F)
- Sunday: Scattered storms, mostly sunny before noon (High 87°F)
- Monday: More storms possible, high near 83°F
