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KEY MESSAGES
Updated at 132 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026
- Very warm to hot temperatures with near zero shower/storm chances through the end of the forecast period.
SHORT TERM
(This afternoon through Friday night) Issued at 132 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026
The upper-level ridge of high pressure remains centered near the Four Corners region, extending from the southern California coast to west Texas. Subsequent large-scale sinking motion under the ridge yields continued hot and dry weather conditions. Widespread triple digit highs continue to be expected, while the rest see readings in the mid-to-upper 90s. Many spots in the Big Bend top out between 105 and 110 degrees today and Friday. Near zero rain chances are in the forecast due to a lack of moisture and sources of lift. Don't forget to stay hydrated and take frequent brakes under shade if you must be outdoors for an extended period of time.
Greening
LONG TERM
(Saturday through Wednesday) Issued at 132 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Sunday and Monday will be very similar to the last few days with highs in the 90s to around 100F for most and isolated storms over the higher terrain. Heading into the middle of the coming week, the ridge that has been meandering across the US will flatten out over the southeastern US and the Gulf. This will not change temperatures much as highs will remain above normal in the upper 90s to low 100s for most. It will dry the region out and push rain chances to below 5% each day. Continued southerly/southeasterly flow persists and that may lead to a storm or two developing in the vicinity of any of the mountainous zones in the area. Overnight lows in the 60s to 70s can be expected each night through the extended.
-Stickney
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS) Issued at 1222 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026
VFR conditions prevail at all terminals the next 24 hours. Southeasterly to easterly winds are expected through this TAF period, with occasional gusts up to around 20 kts possible this afternoon.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Big Spring 75 102 75 103 / 0 0 0 0 Carlsbad 73 101 73 101 / 0 0 0 0 Dryden 75 101 75 102 / 0 0 0 0 Fort Stockton 73 99 73 100 / 0 0 0 0 Guadalupe Pass 70 93 69 93 / 0 0 0 0 Hobbs 71 100 71 100 / 10 0 0 0 Marfa 63 95 63 94 / 0 0 0 0 Midland Intl Airport 75 100 75 100 / 0 0 0 0 Odessa 75 99 75 100 / 0 0 0 0 Wink 75 101 75 102 / 0 0 0 0
MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
TX...None. NM...None.
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