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This article was first published on July 20, 2026 by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) and curated for The Midland readers.

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This story was reported by Bridget Sarpong at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC).

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West Texas afternoon Weather - 7/20/26

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Bridget Sarpong, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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Residents of West Texas are experiencing a wet afternoon on July 20, 26, with showers occurring in the morning. Further showers are expected in the evening, prompting concerns about flooded roadways. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling.

Details about the weather and road conditions are available from local news sources, including KMID ABC Big 2, which is providing updates on the situation in the Permian Basin area, including Midland, TX.

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Category: local · Published: July 20, 2026 · Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Bridget Sarpong, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
Original story	Read at the source
Source published	Jul 20, 2026
Indexed here	Jul 21, 2026
AI assistance	Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text
Prepublication human review	No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples

West Texas afternoon Weather - 7/20/26

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