Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Midland, Midland International Airport (KMAF)

Lat: 31.95° N Lon: 102.21° W Elev: 2871 ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1003.0 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 27 Apr 3:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Upton County

Rest Of Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A slight chance of showers. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.



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139 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026
 
 

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