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KEY MESSAGES
Updated at 603 AM CDT Thu Aug 27 2026
- A low to medium (15% to 35%) chance of isolated to scattered storms much of the region this evening through early tonight, with strong winds and localized flash flooding possible in strongest storms.
- Hot temperatures remain in place into next week. Limit time outside in the heat of the afternoon and drink plenty of water.
SHORT TERM
(Today through Friday afternoon) Issued at 132 AM CDT Thu Aug 27 2026
A complex of showers and storms continues to weaken across the region this morning, but is producing some gusty outflow winds. Some folks may get lucky enough to see rain this morning before everything diminishes, mainly across the Permian Basin. Another round of storms is possible this afternoon and evening across the area as we remain in NW flow aloft and another disturbance arrives. Gusty winds will remain the main threat given a dry subcloud layer and very hot temperatures once again. Speaking of temperatures, look for highs back into the upper 90s to near 100 across the board.
Upper ridging builds back over the area Friday into the weekend helping to suppress rain changes and keep temperatures well above normal into the upper 90s and 100s.
LONG TERM
(Friday night through Wednesday) Issued at 132 AM CDT Thu Aug 27 2026
Next week the upper ridge will begin to move northeast of the region, opening the door for a deeper easterly flow. This could help bring temperatures down a few degrees closer to normal. Lowering heights will also help bring a chance for rain back (currently <20%), especially in the mountains.
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS) Issued at 603 AM CDT Thu Aug 27 2026
SHRA continues to dwindle and will soon dissipate. VFR will return with winds turning easterly. More storms are possible later today, but confidence is low on timing and location.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Big Spring 99 72 99 73 / 20 10 0 0 Carlsbad 100 72 98 73 / 10 20 0 0 Dryden 102 74 100 75 / 10 10 0 0 Fort Stockton 99 72 97 72 / 10 10 0 0 Guadalupe Pass 91 69 90 69 / 20 10 0 0 Hobbs 97 68 96 70 / 20 20 0 0 Marfa 93 62 91 61 / 20 10 30 0 Midland Intl Airport 98 73 97 74 / 20 10 0 0 Odessa 97 73 97 74 / 20 10 0 0 Wink 100 73 99 74 / 20 10 0 0
MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
TX...None. NM...None.
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