Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Midland, Midland International Airport (KMAF)

Lat: 31.95°NLon: 102.21°WElev: 2871ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed S 20 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.66 in (999.1 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 17 May 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Rankin TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Rankin TX
 31.32°N 101.94°W (Elev. 2700 ft)
6:07 pm CDT May 17, 2026
8pm CDT May 17, 2026-6pm CDT May 24, 2026
 
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