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Texas Panhandle Weather Nov 2: 60 MPH Winds, Severe Storm Risk
Amarillo, TX – Portions of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles face a potential severe thunderstorm threat Monday afternoon, November 2, with damaging wind gusts reaching 60 mph and quarter size hail po
By Avery Collins · 2026-11-02T10:32:03.143Z
Amarillo, TX – Portions of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles face a potential severe thunderstorm threat Monday afternoon, November 2, with damaging wind gusts reaching 60 mph and quarter size hail possible as storms develop near the eastern edge of the region.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Amarillo, there is a low chance of severe thunderstorms forming in the far eastern Panhandles Monday afternoon. The earliest development could begin around noon, with the most likely window between 1 and 3 p.m.
Damaging Winds and Hail Possible Monday Afternoon The primary concern involves thunderstorms capable of producing wind gusts near 60 mph, potentially damaging trees, unsecured outdoor objects and other vulnerable structures.
Quarter size hail, approximately 1 inch in diameter, is also possible, although forecasters indicate damaging winds are the greater threat.
The tornado risk remains very low.
Communities near Canadian, Wheeler and Beaver should monitor changing conditions, particularly along the eastern portions of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles.
Forecasters expect any storms that develop to move quickly eastward into Oklahoma rather than remain over the Panhandles for an extended period.
Additional Rain Chances Continue This Week Beyond the isolated severe weather potential, the NWS forecasts additional light rain opportunities across northern portions of the region.
Rain chances Monday range from 10% to 40% across much of the northern Texas Panhandle, with higher probabilities in portions of the Oklahoma Panhandle.
Another opportunity for scattered showers arrives Wednesday night into Thursday, particularly across northeastern sections of the Texas Panhandle and eastern Oklahoma Panhandle.
Residents Urged to Monitor Forecast Updates Although the overall severe weather probability remains low, residents should remain aware of rapidly changing conditions Monday afternoon.
Motorists traveling along eastern portions of Interstate 40 and surrounding highways should monitor weather updates before departing.
The National Weather Service encourages residents to stay informed as thunderstorms develop and move east.
Latest forecasts and weather alerts are available at weather.gov/ama