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Amarillo, Texas – Spring 2026 could bring early heat and expanding dryness across the Texas Panhandle, increasing wildfire risk and stressing soil moisture before summer arrives.
According to NOAA’s Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Outlook released February 19, the Texas Panhandle is favored to see above normal temperatures paired with below normal precipitation during March-April-May 2026. That combination raises the likelihood of warmer afternoons and fewer widespread soaking rain events through peak spring months…