Amarillo, Texas – Dangerous weather is set to ramp up across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles beginning Sunday night, with flooding the primary threat as storms continue through the week. Drivers on I-40 and surrounding highways should prepare for reduced visibility and water-covered roads by late Sunday into Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, scattered showers and thunderstorms will first develop Sunday evening, then grow more widespread Monday and Tuesday. Rainfall totals could be heavy enough to cause localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas and near creeks. Residents are urged to avoid flooded roadways, charge devices ahead of potential outages, and monitor local alerts closely.
Storm chances remain steady from Monday through Thursday, with periods of lightning and gusty winds making outdoor activity dangerous. Communities such as Dumas, Canyon, and Hereford face the greatest risk of repeated heavy downpours. Spotter activation is not expected immediately, but emergency officials caution that the situation could change quickly if storms intensify…