Heat advisory issued for Palo Duro Canyon with high heat index, Amarillo TX

Heat advisory issued for Palo Duro Canyon with high heat index

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Reported: 07/27/2025 05:28 PM (PDT)

Near Oneill Dr, Amarillo, TX 79109

Audio|Source: Amarillo Area NOAA Weather Radio

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Now here is the hazardous weather outlook for the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. Day 1, this afternoon and tonight. A heat advisory has been issued for the Palo Duro Canyon for this afternoon. Heat index values may reach up to 104 degrees. The heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. today. And now the outlook for days 2 through 7, Monday through Saturday. Showers and storms possible across the Central and Northern Panhandles Tuesday through Friday. The probability for severe weather is low. Spotter information statement, spotter activation is not anticipated at this time. Heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Central Daylight time this evening. What? Heat index values up to 104 expected. Where? Palo Duro Canyon. When, until 8 p.m. Central Daylight Time this evening. Impacts, hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids. Stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

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Heat advisory issued for Palo Duro Canyon up to 104 degrees

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07/27/2025 12:22 PM (PDT)

Near Oneill Dr, Amarillo, TX 79109

Now here is the hazardous weather outlook for the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. Day 1, this afternoon and tonight. A heat advisory has been issued for the Palo Duro Canyon for this afternoon. Heat index values may reach up to 104 degrees. The heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. today. And now the outlook for days 2 through 7, Monday through Saturday. Showers and storms possible across the Central and Northern Panhandles Tuesday through Friday. The probability for severe weather is low. Spotter information statement, spotter activation is not anticipated at this time. Heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Central Daylight time this evening. What? Heat index values up to 104 expected. Where? Palo Duro Canyon. When, until 8 p.m. Central Daylight Time this evening. Impacts, hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids. Stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Heat advisory issued for Palo Duro Canyon with index up to 104

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07/27/2025 09:51 AM (PDT)

Near Oneill Dr, Amarillo, TX 79109

Chance of rain 40%. Saturday, partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20%. Now here is the hazardous weather outlook for the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. Day one, today. A heat advisory has been issued for the Palo Duro Canyon. Heat index values may reach up to 104 degrees. The heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. And now the outlook for days 2 through 7, Monday through Friday. Showers and storms possible across the central and northern panhandles Tuesday through Friday. The probability for severe weather is low. Spotter information statement. Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time. Heat Advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. Central Daylight Time this evening. What's heat index values up to 104 expected? Where? Palo Duro Canyon. When, from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. Central Daylight time this evening. Impacts. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids. Stay in an air-conditioned room. Stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and eve stroke. The 11 a.m. area weather round up. At (name withheld) International Airport in Amarillo, sunny. Temperature 83 degrees.

Heat advisory issued for Palo Duro Canyon area

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07/27/2025 04:56 AM (PDT)

Near Oneill Dr, Amarillo, TX 79109

Lowes in the mid-60s. Chance of rain 30%. Saturday, partly cloudy. Highs in the mid-90s. Now here is the hazardous weather outlook for the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles. Day one, today. A heat advisory has been issued for the Palo Duro Canyon. Heat index values may reach up to 104 degrees. The Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. And now the outlook for days 2 through 7, Monday through Friday. Showers and storms possible across the central and northern panhandles Tuesday through Friday. The probability for severe weather is low. Spotter information statement, spotter activation is not anticipated at this time. Heat advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. Central Daylight time this evening. What? Heat index values up to 104.4. Where? Palo Durro Canyon. When, from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. Central Daylight time this evening. Impacts. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids. Stay in an air-conditioned room.

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07/24/2025 09:12 PM (PDT)

Near Oneill Dr, Amarillo, TX 79109

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Repeating, a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 1130 p.m. Central Daylight time for the following counties, in Texas, Armstrong, Carson, Potter, and Randall. The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a flash flood warning for West Central Armstrong County, Southeastern Randall County, until 1 a.m. Central Daylight Time. At 9.56 p.m. Central Daylight time, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible in the worn area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard, flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Source, radar. 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 slash flooding include Lake Tanglewood and Palo Duro Canyon. 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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers and heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. Repeating, a flash flood warning has been issued until 1 a.m. Central Daylight Time Friday for the following counties in Texas, Armstrong and Randall. The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a flash flood warning for Southeastern Deathsmith County, Randall County, until 1.15 a.m. Central Daylight Time. At 1017 p.m. Central Daylight Time, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the worn area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the worn area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Source. 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 slash flooding include Herford, Canyon, Lake Tanglewood, Unbarger, Buffalo Lake, Dawn, Mescalero Park, and Timber Creek Canyon. 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. Repeating, a flash flood warning has been issued until on 15 a.m. Central Daylight Time Friday for the following counties in Texas, Death Smith and Randall. The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a flash flood warning for Southeastern Potter County, Northern Randall County, until 2 a.m. Central Daylight Time. At 10.59 p.m. Central Daylight Time, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. Hazard, life-threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. Source, broadcast media reported. Impact. Life-threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses. Some locations that will experience slash flooding include Amarillo. Areas of greatest concern will be along I-40 and I-27 in the city of Amarillo 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. Repeating, a flash flood warning has been issued until 2 a.m. Central Daylight Time Friday for the following counties in Texas, Potter and Randall. Flat. What? Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Where? A portion of the panhandle of Texas. including the following counties, Hansford, Hutchinson, Eccultry, and Roberts. When, until 2.15 a.m. Central Daylight Time Impacts, minor flooding and low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Additional details, at 11.16 p.m. Central daylight time, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 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, mainly rural areas of southeastern Hansford, eastern Hutchinson.

Heat advisory issued for Palo Duro Canyon with high heat index

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