Amarillo, Texas – Damaging thunderstorms are set to threaten the northern Texas Panhandle late Wednesday, with the greatest risk for severe weather—including a low tornado threat—expected between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Thursday. Residents in Amarillo, Stratford, Dalhart, and Guymon should prepare for a dangerous night as storms roll through the region.
According to the National Weather Service Amarillo, the main window for severe storms will open by 5 p.m., but the highest risk comes overnight, peaking between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Hazards include wind gusts up to 70 mph, hail up to quarter size, and the possibility of a brief tornado. The strongest storms will be focused north of Amarillo, affecting highways such as US-87, US-54, and communities like Boise City and Perryton.
Flash flooding is also a serious concern, with some locations possibly seeing over 1 inch of rain per hour and total rainfall reaching 3 to 5 inches in isolated spots. Nighttime flooding could impact travel—especially low-lying roads near Stratford, Gruver, and Beaver. Power outages are possible where wind gusts peak…