ALT Isolated to scattered shower and thunderstorm development is expected once again this afternoon and evening, mainly in SE New Mexico and in far west Texas. Coverage will be less overall than yesterday evening thanks in part to continued cloud cover. A storm or two may become strong to severe, and heavy rainfall could lead to very localized flash flooding.

ALT Gusty winds to 70 mph and golf ball size hail is possible with these storms.

ALT Weather graphic from NWS Midland titled "Heavy Rain/Severe Storms Saturday" (Updated Fri Oct 23, 2026, 4:41 PM). Two maps show conditions for West Texas and SE New Mexico. The left map depicts PM Rain Chances: Numerous (>60%, lime green) in the west including Carlsbad, Artesia, and just west of Hobbs; Scattered (30-60%, medium green) across Pecos, Presidio, Van Horn, Alpine; and Isolated (10-30%, light green) further east into Midland/Odessa, Fort Stockton, and Lamesa. The right map highlights the Greatest Concern for Severe Storms in red including Carlsbad, Artesia, Van Horn, and Pecos. The right panel outlines Potential Hazards (Flash Flooding, Large Hail, Damaging Wind Gusts, Tornado or Two Possible), Timing (Saturday Afternoon & Evening), and Actions to Take (have multiple ways to receive warnings; turn around, don't drown).

ALT Mostly clear skies and dry conditions will continue tonight and Saturday. Lows tonight are forecast to range in the mid 50s to mid 60s. Highs Saturday are forecast to reach into the 80s to around 90º.

ALT Very warm temperatures will continue this weekend into early next week, with highs mostly in the upper 80s to mid 90s (cooler in the higher elevations). A cold front is forecast to bring cooler temperatures by late in the week. Increasing moisture also brings an uptick in rain chances next week.

ALT A cold front moving through the area will usher in the coolest highs since last May, and the coolest day this forecast, around 8-10 F below climatology. Today will be the best chance for rain this forecast, mainly in the lee of the mountains.