Local weather forecast

Weather in Amarillo, TX

Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 79101, 79102, 79103, 79104 + more

Now63°F

Clear

High / Low86° / 63°

Rain chance8%

Wind13 mph

Weather alerts

Active alerts

Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 12:41AM CDT until September 26 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Randall County in the panhandle of Texas... * WHEN...Until 345 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1241 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 0.8 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lake Tanglewood and Timbercreek Canyon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:55AM CDT until September 26 at 5:45AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Randall County in the panhandle of Texas... * WHEN...Until 545 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 255 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Canyon, Umbarger, Mescalero Park and Buffalo Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flash Flood Warning issued September 26 at 1:49AM CDT until September 26 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

At 149 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Canyon, Umbarger, Mescalero Park and Buffalo Lake.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flash Flood Warning issued September 26 at 1:12AM CDT until September 26 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

At 112 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Canyon, Umbarger, Mescalero Park and Buffalo Lake.

Safety instructions

Flash Flood Warning issued September 26 at 12:36AM CDT until September 26 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

FFWAMA The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Western Randall County in the panhandle of Texas... * Until 330 AM CDT. * At 1236 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Canyon, Umbarger, Mescalero Park and Buffalo Lake.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Hourly

Next hours

Now

63°15% rain

9 AM

66°11% rain

10 AM

72°6% rain

11 AM

76°3% rain

12 PM

80°1% rain

1 PM

83°1% rain

2 PM

84°1% rain

3 PM

86°1% rain

4 PM

86°1% rain

5 PM

86°2% rain

6 PM

85°9% rain

7 PM

81°7% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26

86° 63°Sunny

Rain 8%Gust 18 mph

Tomorrow2026-09-27

88° 67°Overcast

Rain 7%Gust 8 mph

Monday2026-09-28

89° 68°Overcast

Rain 9%Gust 17 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like60°F

Humidity94%

Pressure29.94 inHg

Visibility6 mi

Wind13 mph S

Wind gusts25 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index0

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:38 AM

Sunset07:38 PM

Moonrise07:32 PM

Moon phaseFull Moon

Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 86°F

Coolest hour8 AM · 63°F

Highest rain chance8 AM · 15%

Strongest gusts9 AM · 24 mph

Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Amarillo

Forecast high86°F +11°

Forecast low63°F +0°

Rain chance8% -92 pts

YesterdayModerate or heavy rain shower

Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 15%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 60°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

72°F, 6% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 25 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 63°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 15%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Amarillo

Texas spans several climate zones, from humid Gulf Coast areas to dry western deserts and the High Plains. Heat, severe thunderstorms, tropical systems and winter cold outbreaks can all affect different parts of the state.

Amarillo is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.22°N latitude and 101.83°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Amarillo weather today

Clear and 63°F in Amarillo, TX. Today's high is 86°F with a 8% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 29.94 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Amarillo

Sunrise is at 07:38 AM and sunset is at 07:38 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 88°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 7%.

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