WeatherMonday, November 2
Severe thunderstorms were forecast to roll through Amarillo overnight and clear by the morning commute
The Good Day Amarillo team
If you slept through it, here's what forecasters were watching. KFDA said a line of strong to severe thunderstorms would push in from New Mexico, with large hail, damaging winds and an isolated tornado or two possible. KVII put the region at a Level 2 of 5 (slight) risk.
Overnight storms could bring strong wind and heavy rain
- 75 mph
- top damaging wind gusts possible
- 2 inches
- of rain an hour possible, with isolated flash-flood concerns
Source: KVII
KFDA expected storms to reach Amarillo around 1-2 a.m. Monday and clear the region just in time for the commute, though its earlier forecast said storms could linger into the commute. KVII said they could arrive around midnight to 1 a.m. CT. If you're heading out this morning, give yourself a little extra time.
- Storms could start around 8 p.m. MT in eastern New Mexico
- Tornado threat: low, but any tornado could become strong
Forecasters rated the storm risk a 2 on a 5-point scale
2Severe storm risk level, Level 2 of 5 (slight)
Source: KVII
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Severe storm risk level, Level 2 of 5 (slight) | 2 |
Sources: KFDA NewsChannel 10, KVII