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Texas Weather Alert: Amarillo Dense Fog Until Noon, Nov 15
Amarillo, TX – Motorists across Potter County, Randall County and the surrounding Amarillo region face potentially hazardous visibility as dense fog affects portions of the Panhandles.
By Cole Barrett · 2026-11-15T10:53:42.362Z
Amarillo, TX – Motorists across Potter County, Randall County and the surrounding Amarillo region face potentially hazardous visibility as dense fog affects portions of the Panhandles.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until noon CST Sunday, November 15.
Visibility could fall to one quarter mile in dense fog, creating dangerous conditions for motorists traveling Interstate 40, Interstate 27 and surrounding highways.
The advisory includes Amarillo, Canyon, Hereford, Dumas, Dalhart and numerous other Panhandle communities.
Portions of the Oklahoma Panhandle are also included.
Dense Fog Creates Sunday Travel Concerns Drivers should reduce speeds, use low beam headlights and increase following distances.
Dense fog can obscure intersections, highway exits and vehicles ahead, especially along rural stretches of roadway.
The National Weather Service specifically warns that low visibility could make driving hazardous.
Sunday's forecast also includes a 20% chance of showers before 9 a.m., with patchy fog expected before noon.
Temperatures should reach approximately 44 degrees under mostly cloudy skies.
Fog Threat Could Return Monday The weather concern does not necessarily disappear after Sunday's advisory expires.
The National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook indicates additional fog formation is possible across the Panhandles during the coming days.
Patchy drizzle and fog are expected after midnight Sunday, continuing into Monday morning.
Monday temperatures climb to approximately 51 degrees, with south winds gusting to 20 mph.
Commuters should monitor visibility before traveling, particularly if fog develops again.
Tuesday and Wednesday Bring a Major Warmup Tuesday brings mostly cloudy skies and temperatures near 53 degrees.
South winds increase to 15–20 mph, with gusts reaching 30 mph.
Wednesday delivers a noticeable change, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures approaching 63 degrees.
That's approximately 19 degrees warmer than Sunday's projected high.
Southwest winds around 15 mph could also gust to 30 mph Wednesday.
No snow or tornado threat is identified in the supplied Amarillo outlook.
Warmer Weather Continues Toward the Weekend Thursday remains mostly sunny, with highs near 63 degrees.
Friday could reach 67 degrees, although a slight chance of showers returns.
The broader weather pattern favors improving temperatures after the foggy start, but motorists should remain alert for changing visibility.
Five Day Amarillo Weather Outlook: November 15–19 Sunday, Nov. 15 — High 44°F | Low 38°F: Dense Fog Advisory until noon CST. Visibility may drop to ¼ mile. A 20% chance of early showers, followed by mostly cloudy skies. Patchy drizzle and fog return after midnight. Monday, Nov. 16 — High 51°F | Low 40°F: Patchy drizzle and fog before noon. Mostly cloudy skies continue. South winds 5–15 mph, gusting to 20 mph. Tuesday, Nov. 17 — High 53°F | Low 46°F: Mostly cloudy and breezy. South winds 15–20 mph, with gusts reaching 30 mph. Mostly cloudy Tuesday night. Wednesday, Nov. 18 — High 63°F | Low 45°F: Mostly sunny and noticeably warmer. Southwest winds around 15 mph, gusting to 30 mph. Mostly clear Wednesday night. Thursday, Nov. 19 — High 63°F | Low 53°F: Mostly sunny skies and mild November temperatures. Mostly cloudy conditions return Thursday night. Looking Ahead: November 20–21 Friday brings mostly cloudy skies, temperatures near 67 degrees and a 20% chance of showers.
Friday night includes a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with lows around 50 degrees.
Saturday looks sunny, with temperatures reaching approximately 63 degrees.