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FXUS64 KMAF 201111
AFDMAF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
611 AM CDT Thu Jul 20 2017

.DISCUSSION...
See aviation discussion below.

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.AVIATION...
Little change from previous forecast. VFR conditions are expected
thru the period. Winds less than 10kts early this AM will increase
around 15Z at most sites, except CNM/PEQ where it will closer to
19Z. SCT cumulus to develop by 18Z at around 070-080 FT AGL.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 335 AM CDT Thu Jul 20 2017/

DISCUSSION...

Not much change is expected for the next 7 days as the upper pattern
will pretty much remain the same. Upper ridging is currently over
much of the country and is expected to remain over the CWA through
the end of the forecast period with the center of the ridge changing
positions. Good low-level moisture will generally remain across the
area with south to southeast surface winds. There is a chance of
showers and thunderstorms each afternoon across the higher terrain
and surrounding plains due to the upslope flow bringing in moisture
along elevated heat sources. Temperatures are expected to be in the
mid to upper 90s across most of the Permian Basin with an average
temperature of 95 degrees for this time of year.

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring                     96  74  97  75 /   0   0   0   0
Carlsbad                       95  71  96  73 /  20  10  20  20
Dryden                         95  75  97  75 /  10  10  20  10
Fort Stockton                  94  72  95  73 /  10  10  20  10
Guadalupe Pass                 85  68  86  68 /  30  20  30  20
Hobbs                          93  69  94  70 /  10   0  10  10
Marfa                          86  64  87  65 /  30  20  30  20
Midland Intl Airport           96  73  97  75 /   0   0  10  10
Odessa                         96  73  97  75 /   0   0  10  10
Wink                           97  73  98  74 /  10  10  10  10

&&

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

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