Amarillo, Texas – A summer storm could slam the Texas Panhandle with soaking rain, wind gusts up to 70 mph, and dangerous lightning by Saturday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop Saturday afternoon and intensify through the evening, with a 60-70% chance of storms by 7 p.m. in cities like Amarillo, Borger, Pampa, and Clarendon. The main threats include strong wind gusts, heavy rainfall, lightning, and hail up to 1 inch in diameter.
Localized flooding is possible, especially along the I-40 corridor and low-lying roads. Drivers should use caution during evening travel and avoid flooded intersections. Saturday storm chances remain highest along a line from Amarillo east through Claude, Clarendon, and Wellington…