Record-breaking Days Continue in the Texas Panhandle, Here’s What That Means

So far in 2025, the weather in the Texas Panhandle has been a wild roller coaster ride. We've shattered records of all kinds, and we still have two months to go.

The National Weather Service in Amarillo posted earlier today, November 4, that our record-breaking days may not be behind us. Brace yourself for heat.

According to the information they posted this morning, today could see record-breaking heat for many places in the area. Temperatures could be around 20 degrees hotter than average.

Record-Breaking Heat Headed to the Panhandle

In Amarillo, the average temperature is 63 degrees. The record high for today was set in 1916 when temperatures reached 85 degrees. They're forecasting a potential high for today of 86 degrees.

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Usually, breaking a record is something people celebrate. However, this year, it hasn't been that much fun. We've seen record lows in the winter, extreme amounts of rainfall, and even had our first-ever snow squall warning.

Why These Records Aren’t Good News

It makes you wonder what is in store for us in the Texas Panhandle for the rest of 2025. The National Weather Service says we can expect warmer-than-average temperatures for the next several days. The Farmer's Almanac said we were supposed to see snow already.

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When it comes to the weather in the Texas Panhandle, you need to be ready for anything. The old joke is that if you don't like the weather at the moment, wait five minutes and it'll change, and it's sort of true.

Preparing Your Home for Whatever Comes Next

As we get closer to winter, make sure you have what you need ready. Keep a 24-hour plumber on speed dial in case pipes burst in the inevitable freeze that will eventually hit. Make sure your home is winter-ready, and brace yourself for whatever is coming our way.