712
FXUS64 KMAF 050442
AFDMAF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1142 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

...New AVIATION...

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Saturday night)
Issued at 332 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

A few cumulus clouds have begun to filter in from the east along
with easterly and northeasterly winds as our weak front continues
to make its way across the area this afternoon. We end our work
week with highs still warmer than normal for this time of year, in
the 80s and 90s. Overnight, things stay quiet, with clear to
mostly clear skies and calm winds allowing for us to cool into the
mid 50s and low 60s. Since we remain under large-scale ridging,
Saturday sees more blue skies and sunshine. Highs reach into the
upper 80s and low 90s, with the hottest temperatures focused more
along the Rio Grande valley, with another quiet night to follow.

-Lopez

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Sunday through Thursday)
Issued at 332 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

Little change is expected through the extended forecast period.
Upper-level ridging continues to be the predominant feature across
the southern CONUS. With the main jet stream along our northern
border with Canada, there is little hope for a pattern change. The
only exception is a trough moving through the northern CONUS this
weekend. This may push a weak cold front through the region by
Monday. Unfortunately, this is merely a wind shift with almost no
temperature change on either side of the front by the time it
reaches our area. With that in mind, every afternoon can expect
mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the 80s to low 90s.
Temperatures offer relief each morning with cool values in the
upper 50s to low 60s under mostly clear skies. It goes without
saying, but no rain is in sight.

-Chehak

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1141 PM CDT Fri Oct 4 2024

VFR/CAVU conditions will prevail next 24 hours in light/variable
flow.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring               60  88  59  89 /   0   0   0   0
Carlsbad                 57  88  59  89 /   0   0   0   0
Dryden                   63  90  65  91 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Stockton            59  88  60  90 /   0   0   0   0
Guadalupe Pass           58  81  61  81 /   0   0   0   0
Hobbs                    57  86  57  88 /   0   0   0   0
Marfa                    52  83  52  85 /   0   0   0   0
Midland Intl Airport     60  87  60  89 /   0   0   0   0
Odessa                   61  87  61  89 /   0   0   0   0
Wink                     59  89  58  91 /   0   0   0   0

&&

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

$$

SHORT TERM...95
LONG TERM....91
AVIATION...44