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Weather in Amarillo, Texas

07:09 AM

Now

52° F

Feels Like 48°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 10 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 1

Humidity 51 %

Today

Day 82°

Night 43°

Precipitation 2 %

Wind 15 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 10

Warning: High UV Index Today: 10

High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Take precautions: wear a hat, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen regularly if you’ll be outdoors for extended periods.

Amarillo Weather Forecast Updated

Last updated on April 28, 2026 at 5:50 AM

Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (April 28, 2025)

Day

81°

Night

46°

Wind

14 mph

UV Index

Precipitation

1 %

Air Quality in Amarillo

NOW

44 AQI

Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O₃

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5 2.92 µg/m³

PM₁₀ 7.49 µg/m³

O₃ 0.048 ppm

NO₂ 0.7 ppb

SO₂ 0.1 ppb

CO 0.10 ppm

NH₃ 8.17 µg/m³

NO 0 µg/m³

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

NH₃ – Ammonia

NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)

PM_2.5 – 2.92 µg/m³

PM₁₀ – 7.49 µg/m³

O₃ – 93.88 µg/m³

NO₂ – 1.36 µg/m³

SO₂ – 0.14 µg/m³

CO – 109.52 µg/m³

NH₃ – 8.17 µg/m³

NO – 0 µg/m³

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Weather Alerts and Warnings for Amarillo

Severe Expected Likely

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 28 at 12:45AM CDT until April 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Apr 28, 12:00 PM → Apr 28, 8:00 PM

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the low 80s.

IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

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A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks.

Updated: Apr 28, 5:50 AM Source: NWS Alert