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Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Dangerous to record breaking heat will build across the center of the nation and slowly build eastward this week. Wildfire conditions remain critical for the Southwest and portions of the Great Basin through Monday. For the northern Plains and upper Midwest, severe thunderstorms with the potential for large to very large hail and severe winds are the primary hazards. Read More >

Amarillo, TX

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NWS Amarillo

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 3, 2026 at 3:28:28 pm CDT

Low Severe Thunderstorm Potential Today
Timing for Severe Thunderstorm Potential Today
Thunderstorms Possible on the 4th of July
Very Hot Independence Day
Triple Digit High Temps Return
5 Day Planner: Storm Chances & Heat
Palo Duro Canyon Heat Safety
There is around a 10-20% chance for thunderstorms to develop across portions of the northern and central combined Panhandles. If thunderstorms can develop, there is a low chance for a strong to severe thunderstorm. The primary hazard will be damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, but cannot rule out large hail up to the size of ping pong balls.
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Watching the northern combined Panhandles for severe thunderstorm potential this afternoon. Damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the main hazards. Please have multiple ways to receive warnings as we start the holiday weekend.
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Will be on the lookout for the potential for thunderstorms on the 4th of July. They could start as early as the mid-afternoon, but they are more likely in the evening. There is a low chance for any thunderstorm that develops to become strong to severe with the primary hazards being damaging wind gusts and hail.
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Highs in the widespread upper-90s to 100s is expected for the 4th of July. Be ready for heat if partaking in outdoor celebrations: drink plenty of water, take cooling breaks, and stay in the shade as much as possible!
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Temperatures will heat up from yesterday with much of the northwestern and northern combined Panhandles reaching the triple digits. If you must be outside, drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks to cool off.
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Thunderstorms will be possible on a daily basis from Friday through Tuesday, with the better chances for scattered thunderstorms being on Saturday Sunday. There is a low chance for any thunderstorm to become strong to severe on Saturday and Sunday. Hot temperatures are expected to continue into next week.
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Temperatures in the Palo Duro Canyon can be up to 5-10 degrees hoter than the surrounding areas. But, Palo Duro can be enjoyed safely in the heat, but safety precautions should be taken! Make sure to follow these safety guidelines, and adhere to any park shutdowns for heat safety.
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