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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Thursday, August 20th, 2026
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Ethan Yost , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Temperatures will dip into the upper 60s to upper 70s during the early morning hours, accompanied by mostly clear skies and a light breeze. A hot afternoon is forecast, with high temperatures reaching triple digits by 5 PM.
Very hot and sunny conditions are expected, with widespread triple-digit temperatures. Temperatures will dip into the upper 60s to upper 70s during the early morning hours, accompanied by mostly clear skies and a light breeze.
A hot afternoon is forecast, with high temperatures reaching triple digits by 5 PM. Some areas will see highs in the mid-90s. Winds will be light, with occasional gusts over 20 mph. Skies will be mostly sunny, with little chance of rain.
Further details on the forecast are available, including specific temperature expectations for certain areas, such as Midland and Odessa, which are expected to reach 101 degrees.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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