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KEY MESSAGES
Updated at 600 PM CDT Mon Oct 19 2026
- Temperatures trend back to slightly above normal this week.
- Low to medium (20-60%) rain chances return late Thursday through Saturday. The best chance of rain will be over our western counties.
SHORT TERM
(This afternoon through Tuesday night) Issued at 126 PM CDT Mon Oct 19 2026
Early this week, mid to upper ridging begins to build out of Mexico, while an upper level trough deepens off the west coast. Increasing heights and southeasterly to easterly winds send temperatures on a warming trend. In contrast to the weekend, temperatures today and tomorrow warm up into the mid 70s to mid 80s, then cool into the 50s tonight. Upslope flow and shortwave impulses have resulted in some showers over SE NM this afternoon. A similar set up may bring a shower or two near the Davis Mountains tomorrow afternoon. Otherwise, most locations remain dry during the Short Term period.
LONG TERM
(Wednesday through Sunday) Issued at 126 PM CDT Mon Oct 19 2026
Upper ridging continues to be our primary weather maker through most of the work week. Below the ridge, temperatures Wednesday and Thursday top out in the upper 70s to upper 80s. Heading into the weekend, an upper level storm system swings over the western CONUS and toward our region, shoving the ridge eastward. Lowering heights drop temperatures back a few degrees Friday compared to the previous couple of days. By Sunday, highs look to range within the 60s and 70s. Lows most nights are forecast to fall into the mid 50s to low 60s. The next storm system also brings low to medium (20-60%) rain chances to portions of our area Thursday night through Saturday. The best odds will tend to favor our western counties.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS) Issued at 600 PM CDT Mon Oct 19 2026
VFR conditions will prevail next 24 hours in light return flow, w/some high clouds.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Big Spring 53 77 56 82 / 0 0 0 0 Carlsbad 52 81 56 84 / 0 0 0 0 Dryden 56 77 59 79 / 0 0 0 0 Fort Stockton 55 82 58 85 / 0 0 0 0 Guadalupe Pass 55 76 57 78 / 10 0 0 0 Hobbs 50 76 54 80 / 0 0 0 0 Marfa 52 78 54 80 / 10 0 10 0 Midland Intl Airport 54 77 57 81 / 0 0 0 0 Odessa 54 77 57 81 / 0 0 0 0 Wink 54 81 58 84 / 0 0 0 0
MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
TX...None. NM...None.
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