646
FXUS64 KMAF 210523
AFDMAF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1223 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1223 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

- Very warm to hot temperatures with near zero shower/storm
  chances through the end of the forecast period.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Friday night)
Issued at 132 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026

The upper-level ridge of high pressure remains centered near the Four
Corners region, extending from the southern California coast to west
Texas. Subsequent large-scale sinking motion under the ridge yields
continued hot and dry weather conditions. Widespread triple digit
highs continue to be expected, while the rest see readings in the
mid-to-upper 90s. Many spots in the Big Bend top out between 105 and
110 degrees today and Friday. Near zero rain chances are in the
forecast due to a lack of moisture and sources of lift. Don`t forget
to stay hydrated and take frequent brakes under shade if you must be
outdoors for an extended period of time.

Greening

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Saturday through Wednesday)
Issued at 132 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026

Sunday and Monday will be very similar to the last few days with
highs in the 90s to around 100F for most and isolated storms over
the higher terrain. Heading into the middle of the coming week, the
ridge that has been meandering across the US will flatten out over
the southeastern US and the Gulf. This will not change temperatures
much as highs will remain above normal in the upper 90s to low 100s
for most. It will dry the region out and push rain chances to below
5% each day. Continued southerly/southeasterly flow persists and
that may lead to a storm or two developing in the vicinity of any of
the mountainous zones in the area. Overnight lows in the 60s to 70s
can be expected each night through the extended.

-Stickney

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1223 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

VFR continues through the period.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               75 103  76 103 /   0   0   0   0
Carlsbad                 73 101  73 101 /   0   0   0   0
Dryden                   75 102  75 102 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Stockton            73 100  73 100 /   0   0   0   0
Guadalupe Pass           70  93  69  93 /   0   0   0   0
Hobbs                    72 100  71 100 /   0   0   0   0
Marfa                    63  94  63  93 /   0   0   0   0
Midland Intl Airport     75 100  75 101 /   0   0   0   0
Odessa                   75 100  75 100 /   0   0   0   0
Wink                     75 101  75 101 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...None.
NM...None.
&&

$$

SHORT TERM...55
LONG TERM....93
AVIATION...29