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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.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 8:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Midland TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Midland TX
 32.04°N 102.09°W (Elev. 2779 ft)
Last Update:
6:02 am CST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CST Feb 17, 2026-6pm CST Feb 23, 2026
 
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