Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX
658 FLUS44 KAMA 180546 HWOAMA Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Amarillo TX 1246 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026 OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-181800- Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb- Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson- Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth- Palo Duro Canyon- 1246 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. .DAY ONE...Today. A combination of hot, dry, and breezy conditions are expected to see a return of widespread elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon. Meanwhile, the Eastern Panhandles will see temperatures hot enough to warrant a Heat Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Sunday. Chances of showers and thunderstorms will return Wednesday and again next week, with best chances across the Northern Panhandles. Otherwise, look for the continue hot and dry conditions to bring elevated fire weather concerns each afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time. $$