Weather
Texas Panhandle Weather: Storm Chances Return Friday, Oct 23 40% Risk
Amarillo, TX – Residents across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles can expect several days of warm, mostly dry weather before a change in the forecast brings a 40% chance of thunderstorms Friday, Octob
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-10-18T21:19:52.006Z
Amarillo, TX – Residents across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles can expect several days of warm, mostly dry weather before a change in the forecast brings a 40% chance of thunderstorms Friday, October 23. Temperatures could climb into the middle 80s by midweek before cooling slightly as storm chances return.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, sunny skies and breezy conditions Sunday will give way to a warmer weather pattern through Thursday, with no significant weather impacts currently expected during that period.
Temperatures Could Reach 84 Degrees Wednesday Monday will bring mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs ranging from 69 to 77 degrees across the region.
Tuesday will remain partly sunny, with temperatures climbing between 71 and 79 degrees.
By Wednesday, temperatures are forecast to reach 77 to 84 degrees, making it one of the warmest days of the week.
Thursday will remain warm, with highs between 76 and 83 degrees under partly cloudy skies.
The National Weather Service currently assigns no significant weather impact level to Monday through Thursday.
Friday Brings 40% Thunderstorm Chance The weather pattern could begin changing Friday as another system approaches the region.
The National Weather Service forecasts a 40% chance of thunderstorms Friday, with afternoon temperatures ranging from 70 to 79 degrees.
Forecasters currently classify Friday's expected weather impacts as limited.
Although thunderstorms are possible, the latest outlook does not specify rainfall totals, storm severity or exact arrival times.
Rain Chances Could Continue Into Weekend Forecasters are also monitoring the potential for additional rainfall late Friday into the following weekend.
Residents planning outdoor activities, agricultural work or travel should monitor forecast updates as the week progresses.
The extended period of dry weather early in the week may offer favorable conditions for outdoor plans, but Friday's changing forecast could require adjustments.
Additional updates are available at weather.gov/ama .