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 Airpark (KMDD)

Lat: 32.04°NLon: 102.1°WElev: 2802ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed S 17 mph
Barometer 29.66 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 17 May 7:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Midland TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °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 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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 87.
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Point Forecast:
Midland TX
 32.02°N 102.11°W (Elev. 2779 ft)
6:07 pm CDT May 17, 2026
8pm CDT May 17, 2026-6pm CDT May 24, 2026
 
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