Amarillo experienced another day of record-breaking heat Thursday,reaching 89 degrees. This marks a continuation of unusually warm weather for mid-November,impacting daily life and raising concerns about seasonal patterns.
The high temperature shattered previous records for the date and comes as temperatures remain approximately 15 degrees above normal for this time of year. While a slight cool-down is expected Sunday,with temperatures near 80 degrees,the extended period of warmth is notable. Nighttime lows will remain chilly, hovering in the low to mid-40s.
Skies will be mostly sunny through the weekend, with only a few clouds and no anticipated precipitation for Saturday or Sunday.Winds will be breezy, ranging from 15 to 25 mph.
Looking ahead, a shift in the weather pattern is expected by late Wednesday, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms that could continue through the weekend. This system will also usher in significantly cooler temperatures, with highs potentially dropping into the low 60s, and even the 50s, by Thursday and Friday.