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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 20, 2026 at 3:24:42 am CDT

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Another Heat Advisory is in effect for areas off the Caprock and the eastern South Plains. High temperatures will once again be between 105 and 109 degrees. Limit time outdoors and stay hydrated!

Hot again today, with highs in the upper 90s to mid 100s, hottest off the Caprock. Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, mainly across the far southern Texas Panhandle and northern portions of the South Plains and Rolling Plains.

Hot temperatures persist through much of next week, with record breaking heat possible on Monday and Tuesday. Occasional isolated to scattered storm chances exist over the next week, with storm coverage increasing a bit Tuesday-Thursday of next week.

Stay safe as prolonged heat continues to impact the region. Make sure you stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, and take frequent breaks in air conditioning.

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Local Weather History For August 20th...

2012: Moderate instability south of a warm front and cool northwest flow aloft yielded multiple strong and severe
thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. The first storm was a small supercell that moved slowly south across far
northwest Castro County toward Easter; however, the only severe weather with this storm was observed farther north in Deaf
Smith County (NWS Amarillos County Warning Area). By early evening