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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 625 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

(00Z TAFS) Issued at 625 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

VFR continues for the TAF period. Southeast winds around 10-15kts decrease slightly tonight. Gusts to around 20kts return during the day on Tuesday.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Big Spring 73 101 73 99 / 0 0 0 0 Carlsbad 73 102 73 100 / 0 0 0 0 Dryden 74 99 75 98 / 0 0 0 0 Fort Stockton 72 99 72 97 / 0 0 0 0 Guadalupe Pass 68 95 67 92 / 0 0 0 0 Hobbs 70 100 70 98 / 0 0 0 0 Marfa 62 95 63 93 / 0 0 0 10 Midland Intl Airport 73 99 73 97 / 0 0 0 0 Odessa 73 98 73 97 / 0 0 0 0 Wink 72 100 73 99 / 0 0 0 0

MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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