Areas of Excessive Rainfall, Severe Thunderstorms, and Extreme Heat

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected through tonight across portions of the central Plains. Areas of intense rainfall amounts could support increasing flooding concerns. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central/southern Plains today and tonight, with large hail and damaging winds the main threats. Areas of extreme heat will impact parts of the West this week. Read More >

Midland Texas Wind Records

highest sustained wind speed and direction


Month: January February March April May June July August September October November December	Speed: 47 MPH 67 MPH 53 MPH 55 MPH 54 MPH 66 MPH 59 MPH 54 MPH 53 MPH 46 MPH 48 MPH 51 MPH	Direction: Northwest South West Southwest North-Northwest North Northwest Southwest Southwest Southeast West-Southwest West	Date: January 1 2017 ** February 9, 1960 * March 27, 1984 * April 22, 2025 May 16, 2024 June 26, 2007 July 29, 2009 August 15, 1987 * September 28, 1985 * October 2, 1983 * November 13, 1993 * December 8, 2009 **

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** = Fastest 2 minute wind speed

peak wind speed and direction


Month: January February March April May June July August September October November December	Speed: 63 MPH 67 MPH 74 MPH 111 MPH 76 MPH 93 MPH 82 MPH 64 MPH 82 MPH 69 MPH 59 MPH 63 MPH	Direction: Northwest South West Southwest North-Northwest North Southwest Southwest Southwest North West West	Date: January 2, 2023 February 9, 1960 March 27, 1984 April 22, 2025 May 16, 2024 June 26, 2007 July 18, 1987 August 18, 1997 September 28, 1985 October 11, 1986 November 15, 1988 December 8, 2009

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Areas of Excessive Rainfall, Severe Thunderstorms, and Extreme Heat

Midland Texas Monthly Wind Records