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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

86°F

30°C

Humidity 5%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 16 Apr 2:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles NE Big Bend National Park TX

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 91 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 66 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 95 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 65 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Hot

    High: 100 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 64 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 94 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 64 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 85 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
25 Miles NE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.53°N 102.88°W (Elev. 2608 ft)
Last Update:
7:51 am CDT Apr 16, 2024
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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