textproduct: Midland/Odessa

KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 130 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

- Above normal temperatures and drier conditions return through the week.

SHORT TERM

(This afternoon through Tuesday night) Issued at 130 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

Hot and dry conditions define the Short Term period as an upper ridge hovers over the Desert Southwest. The ridge in question is currently centered near the AZ/NM border. Sinking air aloft keeps rainfall out of the forecast areawide. Tuesday's highs will be similar to today's, reaching the upper 90s to low 100s. Lows tonight and tomorrow night cool into the mid 60s to mid 70s.

LONG TERM

(Wednesday through Sunday) Issued at 130 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

The center of an upper level ridge shifts toward the Four Corners region by midweek, where it shall meander through much of the Long Term period. Each afternoon will feature highs mainly in the upper 90s, with triple digit heat near/along the river valleys. Meanwhile, overnight lows shall settle into the mid 60s/70s. Most locations look to remain dry through the period. Models indicate a few shortwave impulses may round the eastern edge of the ridge late this week and into the weekend. These could bring isolated showers or storms to portions of our region, mainly favoring the higher terrain. However, we shall see what becomes of these impulses as we head through the week.

AVIATION

(18Z TAFS) Issued at 1254 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

VFR conditions and light southerly winds continue this TAF period.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Big Spring 73 101 73 99 / 0 0 0 0 Carlsbad 72 103 72 100 / 0 0 0 0 Dryden 73 100 74 98 / 0 0 0 0 Fort Stockton 72 100 72 97 / 0 0 0 0 Guadalupe Pass 68 96 67 93 / 0 0 0 0 Hobbs 70 100 69 97 / 0 0 0 0 Marfa 62 96 62 93 / 0 0 0 0 Midland Intl Airport 73 99 72 97 / 0 0 0 0 Odessa 73 99 72 97 / 0 0 0 0 Wink 72 101 72 98 / 0 0 0 0

MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

TX...None. NM...None.