Amarillo Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Amarillo.

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Special Weather Statement issued November 20 at 3:58PM CST by NWS San Angelo TX

Clear skies, light winds and dry air will allow temperatures to drop into the lower to mid 30s for overnight lows. In some low- lying areas and along river valleys, lows could be at or just below freezing. Those with sensitive outdoor plants may want to bring them inside tonight. Temperatures are expected to climb out of the 30s between 8 AM and 9 AM Thursday.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 20 at 3:17PM CST until November 21 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued November 20 at 3:17PM CST until November 21 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.