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Unique severe weather event for Ohio Valley

Unique atmospheric dynamics have aligned across the Great Lakes region this morning. As the day carries into the afternoon the development of strong to severe storms is likely. In case you don’t frequent the Storms Prediction Center website here is a snippet from the forecast this morning. SEVERAL FACTORS APPEAR TO BE COMING TOGETHER FOR A TORNADO OUTBREAK ACROSS THE… Read more →

November Drought Index released

The latest drought numbers are showing a positive trend across most of the United States. While the we aren’t drought-free, we are moving in the right direction. In Texas, things are also moving in the right direction. Right now, the main areas of concern are the Wichita Falls and Vernon areas. That sad, NOAA still calls for persistence of drought… Read more →

Cold front timing changes high plains weather

Cold front timing changes high plains weather

The speed of frontal boundaries is often tricky. When the seasons change, the speed of the fronts is even more difficult to decipher. On top of that, generally speaking, fronts tend to be inconsistent when passing across the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles. With all of that said, here we are on a Thursday morning looking to the northwest waiting for… Read more →

The Amarillo National Weather Service has issued a Significant Weather Advisory.

Amarillo rain chances increase

If you live across the high plains and enjoy clouds, rain chances and the possibility for severe weather – today is your lucky day! For today, mostly cloudy with hit-and-miss showers and storms across areawide. Best bet for rain  – and severe weather – is to the east and southeast this afternoon and evening. Highs will glide into the 70s… Read more →