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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

80°F

27°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Feb 1:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Midland TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 15 to 20 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: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. 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
Clear, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 15 to 20 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
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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Point Forecast:
Midland TX
 32.04°N 102.09°W (Elev. 2779 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm CST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm CST Feb 17, 2026-6pm CST Feb 23, 2026
 
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