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7-day forecast +3: West Texas heats up ahead of the official start of Summer!
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Chris Talley , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Temperatures are forecast to climb back into the 90s in some areas.
A heat increase is expected in West Texas as upper-level ridging strengthens. Temperatures are forecast to climb back into the 90s in some areas. Further details on the weather forecast are available from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown.
His update covers the period from June 19 to June 27, 2026. A 7-day forecast is also provided, showing the expected weather patterns for the region. For more information, readers can refer to the forecast update and picture provided by Chief Forecaster Horace Brown.
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Category: local Published: June 20, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A heat increase is expected in West Texas as upper-level ridging strengthens. Temperatures are forecast to climb back into the 90s in some areas. Further details on the weather forecast are available…
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