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7-day forecast +3: West Texas heats up ahead of the official start of Summer!
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chris Talley , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· June 20, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details, including a 7-day forecast, can be found in the original update from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown, which includes a visual representation of the forecast.
A weather update is available for the West Texas area, covering the period from June 19 to June 27, 2026. Chief Forecaster Horace Brown has provided the forecast. The heat is expected to increase, with highs returning to the 90s in some areas.
This change is attributed to strengthening upper-level ridging. Further details, including a 7-day forecast, can be found in the original update from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown, which includes a visual representation of the forecast.
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Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
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What is this story about? A weather update is available for the West Texas area, covering the period from June 19 to June 27, 2026. Chief Forecaster Horace Brown has provided the forecast. The heat is expected to increase…
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