Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Midland, Midland International Airport (KMAF)

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

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1005.2 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 6:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Upton County

Today
Sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.



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435 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
 
 

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