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A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit West Texas early Wednesday, the strongest recent seismic activity in the region after smaller tremors affected the area over the weekend. Mentone will see a hot day ahead with a high near 99°F under overcast skies and good air quality, while authorities continue searching for a fugitive with ties to nearby Pecos and Hobbs who's been added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted list.

1. SUN 7/05

                
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   Overcast
   99°79°
   ▒ 14%
2. MON 7/06

                
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   Overcast
   99°73°
   ▒ 14%
3. TUE 7/07

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   Clear
   100°75°
   ▒ 1%
4. WED 7/08

                
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   Overcast
   100°81°
   ▒ 3%
5. THU 7/09

                
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   Overcast
   102°82°
   ▒ 6%
6. FRI 7/10

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   Drizzle
   104°79°
   ▒ 12%
7. SAT 7/11

                
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   Overcast
   97°77°
   ▒ 13%
8. SUN 7/12

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   Rain showers
   99°77°
   ▒ 21%
9. MON 7/13

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   Drizzle
   93°75°
   ▒ 24%
10. TUE 7/14

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    Drizzle
    95°75°
    ▒ 17%

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• Pecos, TX
  18 MI · S · pop 10k
• Barstow, TX
  21 MI · SE
• Orla, TX
  22 MI · NW
• Wink, TX
  26 MI · E · pop 1k
• Pyote, TX
  30 MI · SE
• Kermit, TX
  31 MI · E · pop 6k
• Toyah, TX
  32 MI · SW
• Wickett, TX
  36 MI · E · pop 539