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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 630 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

- Hot temperatures continue through the forecast period with little to no chance of rain.

- Drink plenty of fluids and seek shade frequently as heat illnesses due to prolonged exposure to heat may occur.

SHORT TERM

(This afternoon through Saturday night) Issued at 130 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

Heat remains the main concern for the area through the short term forecast. Overnight lows, particularly east of Midland and Fort Stockton settle only into the mid to upper 70s. A few spots may stay near 80F. Highs on Saturday move into the low to mid 100s across the Western Low Rolling Plains/eastern Permian Basin. For this, have issued a Heat Advisory for those northeastern counties that begins Saturday afternoon and carries through to Sunday evening. Lows in that area may not get below 80F Saturday night. The combination of above normal temperatures during the day and the inability of the land to cool off at night presents increased heat risk, especially to those working outdoors.

A storm or two across the northern Permian Basin and southeast New Mexico may be seen this evening as convection develops to the north of these areas. Any storms that form would contain gusty winds, lightning, and brief heavy rainfall. Beyond tonight however, rain chances will be near zero through at least Sunday.

-Stickney

LONG TERM

(Sunday through Thursday) Issued at 130 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

The upper-level ridge is expected to shift east and become centered over our region Sunday through at least Tuesday next week. This yields afternoon highs at or above 100 degrees across most locations, with temperatures between 105 and 110 degrees in the Big Bend. Some portions of the northeast Permian Basin and Trans Pecos look to reach near 105 as well. By late week, the upper-level ridge axis shifts back to the west which allows for temperatures to cool a few degrees. A few showers/storms are possible late next week, though sinking motion under the ridge will limit convection. Greening

AVIATION

(00Z TAFS) Issued at 630 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

VFR conditions and southeast winds continue this TAF period.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Big Spring 76 104 76 104 / 0 0 0 0 Carlsbad 74 101 73 102 / 0 0 0 0 Dryden 76 102 75 102 / 0 0 0 0 Fort Stockton 73 100 74 100 / 0 0 0 0 Guadalupe Pass 70 93 69 93 / 0 0 0 0 Hobbs 72 100 72 100 / 0 0 0 0 Marfa 63 94 64 94 / 0 0 0 0 Midland Intl Airport 76 100 76 101 / 0 0 0 0 Odessa 76 100 76 100 / 0 0 0 0 Wink 75 102 74 102 / 0 0 0 0

MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

TX...Heat Advisory from 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday for Borden- Howard-Mitchell-Scurry.

NM...None.