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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 628 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

- Hot temperatures are forecast today onward, with increasing coverage of triple digit highs. Persistent heat will present an increasing risk of heat-related illnesses.

- Low (<20%) rain chances become confined to the higher terrain.

SHORT TERM

(Today through Thursday afternoon) Issued at 330 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

The heat continues to be turned up over the area today with the Permian Basin and SE New Mexico reaching into the low 100s this afternoon. Temperatures near 110F will be seen across the low desert of Big Bend. Overnight lows only dip into the mid to upper 70s for THursday morning with 60s across the higher elevations. Thursday afternoon sees temperatures another degree or two higher compared to today where a few spots look to reach 105F+. Heat advisories may be needed across a few counties. Rain chances will be near zero for the short term forecast.

-Stickney

LONG TERM

(Thursday night through Tuesday) Issued at 330 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

The center of an upper ridge glides over our region Thursday evening, headed toward the Four Corners. Ridging shall overspread much of the western US and Great Plains through early next week, leading to hot and mostly dry conditions. Except for highs in the 90s in/near the higher terrain and portions of the Lower Trans Pecos, triple digit heat is expected across most of the region through the period. Readings up to 105 degrees are forecast over portions of the northern Permian Basin and areas along the Pecos River most afternoons. However, the hottest conditions are expected along the Rio Grande, especially within the Big Bend, where highs may reach up to 115 degrees. Temperatures most nights are progged to cool to the mid to upper 70s. Given several days of very hot conditions, it's important to practice heat safety. Take breaks when needed, stay hydrated, and limit time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day. In stark contrast to last week, low (<20%) chances of isolated shower/storm activity remains confined to areas in the vicinity of the higher terrain during the Long Term period.

AVIATION

(12Z TAFS) Issued at 628 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026

VFR conditions persist for the TAF period. Southeasterly to southerly winds around 10kts.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Big Spring 103 77 104 78 / 0 0 0 0 Carlsbad 101 75 103 77 / 0 0 0 0 Dryden 102 77 103 78 / 0 0 0 0 Fort Stockton 100 75 101 77 / 0 0 0 0 Guadalupe Pass 92 70 94 71 / 0 0 0 0 Hobbs 101 73 102 75 / 0 0 0 0 Marfa 93 63 94 66 / 0 0 0 0 Midland Intl Airport 101 77 102 78 / 0 0 0 0 Odessa 101 77 102 78 / 0 0 0 0 Wink 103 76 103 78 / 0 0 0 0

MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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