Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management

05/29/2026

Update from US National Weather Service Amarillo Texas @ 12PM

05/29/2026

May 29 @ 11:27AM: Some light rain showers are moving into the Southwestern TX Panhandle. Not much rain is expected from this initial activity. The better chances for storms, some of which could be severe, will start early this afternoon.

May 29 @ 9:43AM: According to the US National Weather Service Amarillo Texas:
Scattered thunderstorms should develop late this morning into early this afternoon across the southwestern TX Panhandle.

Storms will move east/northeast and should exit the area this evening. Severe storms are possible with large hail and damaging wind gusts as the primary hazards.

Sign up for emergency alerts here: amarilloalerts.com/alerts

05/29/2026

Outdoor Warning Siren Test Canceled Due to Weather

The Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has canceled the monthly outdoor warning siren test scheduled for today, May 29th due to thunderstorms predicted in our area.

The safety of our community is our top priority, and we do not want to activate the sirens if there is a chance that they could cause alarm or confusion.

In the meantime, we encourage you to test your NOAA Weather Radio and ensure that you have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts.

Thank you for your understanding.

05/27/2026

Cleanup, debris removal, and temporary housing assistance are available for residents impacted by the recent fire at the City of Amarillo landfill.

Residents needing help with property cleanup or temporary housing can contact the 211 Texas Panhandle/United Way Helpline by dialing 211 from any phone.

Additional support is also available through the Texas Panhandle VOAD, which is assisting impacted residents with clean-out work, debris separation, and recovery efforts.

Landfill fees for impacted residents hauling debris to the landfill have been waived as of May 26. This waiver applies to impacted property owners conducting their own debris removal. Please provide proof of residence to the gate attendant.

Short-term housing assistance is also available through a partnership with Airbnb.org. Requests for housing assistance must be made through the 211 Helpline by June 4.

Resources:
• 211 Texas Panhandle/United Way: www.uwamarillocanyon.org/2-1-1-texas-panhandleunited-way-helpline
• Texas Panhandle VOAD: https://txpanhandlevoad.org/

05/26/2026

Flash flood threat increasing in the area. Sign up for emergency alerts system here: amarilloalerts.com/alerts
These alerts will share important information related to public safety, inclement weather and more.

May 26 @ 2PM: With the potential for training thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall rates, the flash flood threat is increasing over Amarillo-Canyon and surrounding areas, including Palo Duro Canyon. Flooding may be localized, so keep an eye out for alerts as storms move in!

05/26/2026

Storm systems are making their way into Randall and Potter Counties, bringing with them the possibility for high wind gusts, hail, and flash flooding in some areas.

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May 26 @ 1245 PM: As we continue to watch showers and storms increase today, we have had several instances of tropical funnels and landspouts, especially across the southern TX Panhandle. Conditions will continue to support weak spin ups, but damage is not likely with these features.

05/26/2026

211 of the Texas Panhandle United Way Helpline is partnering with Airbnb.org to provide FREE temporary emergency housing for residents displaced by the May 2026 Texas Panhandle wildfires.

Requests for housing assistance must be made by June 4, 2026.

🚨 FREE EMERGENCY HOUSING AVAILABLE 🚨

211 of the Texas Panhandle United Way Helpline is partnering with Airbnb.org to provide FREE temporary emergency housing for residents displaced by the May 2026 Texas Panhandle wildfires.

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the:
🔥 Kress Fire
🔥 Hungate Fire
🔥 Stinky Fire
or other Texas Panhandle wildfires during May 2026, help may be available.

Through this partnership, eligible residents may receive free temporary housing accommodations through Airbnb.org while working toward longer-term recovery.

📞 To request assistance, call 2-1-1 and ask about the Airbnb.org emergency housing program.

⏳ Requests for housing assistance must be made by June 4, 2026.

Available 24/7, 2-1-1 connects individuals and families to trusted local resources during times of crisis and recovery.

Please help us share this information with those who may need it most. ❤️

05/24/2026

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7:30 PM: A line of severe thunderstorms is ongoing across the combined Panhandles with the primary hazards being wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail up to the size of ping pong balls (1.5"). An observation site near Dumas recorded a 69 mph wind gust at 7:06 PM.

05/24/2026

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6:30 PM: The line of thunderstorms in the western Texas Panhandle is organizing and continuing to strengthen. Although large hail will still be possible, the damaging wind threat is becoming more prominent.