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FXUS64 KMAF 241027
AFDMAF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
527 AM CDT Mon Aug 24 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 526 AM CDT Mon Aug 24 2026

- Hot temperatures continue through midweek with record heat
  possible on Monday.

- The prolonged period of hot temperatures could result in heat
  related illnesses. Be sure to stay hydrated and take frequent
  breaks in air conditioning or the shade if possible.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Tuesday afternoon)
Issued at 115 AM CDT Mon Aug 24 2026

We will reach the peak of this heatwave today as the upper high
centers directly over the region. Model guidance continues to be a
bit high given 850 mb temps of 30-34C. With that said, it will still
be dangerously hot with almost all locations above 100 degrees. The
warmest temperatures will occur across the NE Permian Basin and
along the Pecos River where highs will be 105-109 degrees. The Heat
Advisory was expanded to include most of the Permian Basin and all
of SE NM. The record high temperature for today at Midland is 103
degrees, which was set in 1936 and there is a good chance we will at
least tie, if not break that record.

Very little changes Tuesday as the upper ridge slowly begins to
slide west. Temperatures may come down a degree, but we will be at
day 8 in a row of 100 degree temperatures so the heat is really
wearing down folks. Heat Advisories are likely to be extended given
this concern.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday night through Sunday)
Issued at 115 AM CDT Mon Aug 24 2026

The upper ridge continues to shift west and centers over the AZ/NM
state line by Wednesday. This will place our region in NW flow aloft
and open the door for thunderstorms to move off the NM mountains and
into our area late in the day. Scattered storms are again possible
Thursday before the ridge moves back overhead and subsidence
increases. Hot conditions will continue, but highs look to stay just
under 100 for most locations Thursday/Friday. Hotter conditions
return for the weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 526 AM CDT Mon Aug 24 2026

VFR prevails through the period.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring              106  75 105  75 /   0   0   0   0
Carlsbad                106  73 104  73 /   0   0   0   0
Dryden                  104  73 103  74 /   0   0   0   0
Fort Stockton           103  72 102  73 /   0   0   0   0
Guadalupe Pass           96  70  96  70 /   0   0   0   0
Hobbs                   104  71 103  71 /   0   0   0   0
Marfa                    97  62  97  62 /   0   0   0   0
Midland Intl Airport    103  75 102  75 /   0   0   0   0
Odessa                  103  75 102  75 /   0   0   0   0
Wink                    105  74 104  74 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Heat Advisory from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening for
     Andrews-Borden-Dawson-Ector-Gaines-Glasscock-Howard-Martin-
     Midland-Mitchell-Scurry-Winkler.

NM...Heat Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening
     for Central Lea-Eddy County Plains-Northern Lea-Southern
     Lea.

&&

$$

SHORT TERM...29
LONG TERM....29
AVIATION...29