Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Laredo, Laredo International Airport (KLRD)

Lat: 27.54°NLon: 99.46°WElev: 509ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SE 16 mph
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.3 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 16 May 8:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Encinal TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. South southeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. Southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East southeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. South southeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. Southeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East southeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Encinal TX
 27.91°N 99.49°W
1:46 pm CDT May 16, 2026
9pm CDT May 16, 2026-6pm CDT May 23, 2026
 
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