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- New: March-May (Spring 2026) Outlook: Warmer than normal temperatures are favored to continue; precipitation is a toss-up; drought, wildfire potential, water supply, and heat risk concerns are in focus
- The Potential for Wildfire Spread Will Remain Acute through Early March. Stop Wildfires Before they Start with Smokey Bear
- El riesgo de propagación de incendios forestales aumenta durante marzo. Revise estas medidas de prevención.
- Drought is Worsening and Increasing in Coverage Across the Area as We Head into Spring. Track Its Coverage Here.
Current conditions at
Zapata, TX (KAPY)
Lat: 26.97°NLon: 99.25°WElev: 423ft.
Fair
89°F
32°C
| Humidity | 38% |
| Wind Speed | S 10 G 17 mph |
| Barometer | 29.94 in |
| Dewpoint | 60°F (16°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 89°F (32°C) |
| Last update | 3 Mar 1:35 pm CST |
Extended Forecast for
Zapata County Airport TX
This Afternoon
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Increasing
CloudsWednesday
High: 93 °F
Decreasing
CloudsWednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Increasing
CloudsThursday
High: 93 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 94. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. South southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South southeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Zapata County Airport TX
26.98°N 99.25°W
26.98°N 99.25°W
1:30 pm CST Mar 3, 2026
1pm CST Mar 3, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
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