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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, August 17th, 2026
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sawyer McElroy , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 17, 2026
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Key points Temperatures are forecast to be high, with Midland and Odessa predicted to reach 98 degrees. Winds in the region will vary, with some areas experiencing gusts over 25 miles per hour.
Winds in the region will vary, with some areas experiencing gusts over 25 miles per hour. The Permian Basin is expected to see the strongest winds.
Temperatures are forecast to be high, with Midland and Odessa predicted to reach 98 degrees. Sunny skies are expected for most of the area, with some parts being mostly sunny.
Further details on the forecast are available from KOSA CBS7, including information on slight shower and thunderstorm chances in far western portions of the region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? Winds in the region will vary, with some areas experiencing gusts over 25 miles per hour. The Permian Basin is expected to see the strongest winds. Temperatures are forecast to be high, with Midland…
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