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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Midland, Midland Airpark (KMDD)

Lat: 32.04°NLon: 102.1°WElev: 2802ft.

Partly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed W 16 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 7:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Midland TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Midland TX
 32.02°N 102.11°W (Elev. 2779 ft)
Last Update:
5:07 pm CST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CST Feb 17, 2026-6pm CST Feb 24, 2026
 
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