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Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

104°F

40°C

Humidity 4%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.70 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 21 May 6:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSE Big Bend National Park TX

Heat Advisory May 22, 01:00pm until May 22, 07:00pm
Heat Advisory May 21, 06:56pm until May 21, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory May 21, 06:56pm until May 21, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 76 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 113. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 113 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Light south wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 111 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 108.

    High: 108 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 113.

    High: 113 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 76. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 113. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Light south wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 113.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 113.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Memorial Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 112.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 108.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.11°N 103.06°W (Elev. 1883 ft)
Last Update:
6:45 pm CDT May 21, 2024
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT May 21, 2024-6pm CDT May 28, 2024
 
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