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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 635 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026

- Hot temperatures persist through late this week with near record heat possible Friday and Saturday.

- Isolated to scattered showers and storms will be possible over the higher terrain each day through the period. Storm chances increase over portions of southeast New Mexico and the Permian Basin today and again late this weekend into early next week.

SHORT TERM

(This afternoon through Friday night) Issued at 200 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026

An upper level ridge currently resides over the southwestern CONUS, while an upper trough noses its way into the southern Plains. A cold front is advancing southward, enforced by outflow from storms behind the front. Isolated showers/storms are expected to continue developing near the cold front over SE NM and the northern and eastern Permian Basin through the afternoon/evening. Isolated to scattered showers and storms are also developing west of the Pecos River, driven by daytime heating and upslope flow. A few of these storms may be strong to severe, with damaging winds as the primary threat. Isolated storms will again be possible over the higher terrain tomorrow afternoon, primarily near the Davis Mountains.

Current obs behind the front line show temperatures in the 80s. Temperatures later this afternoon will depend on how far south the boundary pushes. For now, expect highs to top out in the mid to upper 90s for most locations, with low 100s near and along the river valleys. Lows tonight fall to the 60s in the higher terrain and behind the cold front in our northern counties, with 70s elsewhere. The front becomes diffuse tomorrow as upper ridging begins to build back over our region. Temperatures reach into the low triple digits across much of the Permian Basin, SE NM, and along the Rio Grande tomorrow afternoon. Meanwhile, highs in the 90s are expected within the higher terrain and adjacent areas. Lows tomorrow night mainly cool into the 70s.

LONG TERM

(Saturday through Wednesday) Issued at 200 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026

Saturday will be the warmest day of the extended forecast as ridging moves overhead for the day before shifting to the east on Sunday and into the early part of next week. If Saturday's forecast high of 102F occurs, this would be a record for the date (currently 101F set in 1930). Daytime highs will fall from the low 100s for most into the low to mid 90s from Monday through Wednesday. Rain chances will gradually increase during this time, but remain confined to the western half of the CWA and top out between 10-30%. Overnight lows for many will gradually dip into the 60s to low 70s for most, but temperatures will still remain above normal through the middle of September.

-Stickney

AVIATION

(00Z TAFS) Issued at 635 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing across portions of southeast NM and west TX early this evening, including near KINK, KPEQ, and KFST as of 2335Z. Strong and erratic gusts in excess of 30-40 kt and reduced visibility due to heavy rain may accompany the stronger storm cells. A boundary is pushing into far southeast NM and the Permian Basin. Winds will briefly turn east-northeasterly at 10-15 knots with a few higher gusts behind this boundary at KHOB and potentially at KMAF early this evening before gradually becoming southeasterly to southerly later tonight. VFR otherwise remains prevalent through the period.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Big Spring 74 101 76 103 / 10 0 10 0 Carlsbad 73 102 73 104 / 0 0 0 0 Dryden 76 102 77 103 / 0 10 0 0 Fort Stockton 74 100 75 102 / 0 10 10 0 Guadalupe Pass 69 92 70 94 / 10 0 0 0 Hobbs 71 100 73 102 / 10 0 0 0 Marfa 64 92 65 94 / 10 30 0 40 Midland Intl Airport 75 100 77 102 / 10 0 0 0 Odessa 76 100 77 102 / 0 0 0 0 Wink 76 102 76 104 / 0 0 0 0

MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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