Severe Thunderstorm and Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Today; Strong Storm in Western Alaska

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms today with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible today due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

Lat: 29.28°NLon: 103.69°WElev: 2630ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 Apr 12:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Big Bend National Park TX

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 88 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 68 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 91 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Decreasing
    Clouds

    Low: 67 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 95 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 67 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

    High: 93 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 66 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 84 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.33°N 103.21°W (Elev. 3645 ft)
7:51 am CDT Apr 16, 2024
12pm CDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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