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

Cotulla, Cotulla-La Salle County Airport (KCOT)

Lat: 28.46°NLon: 99.22°WElev: 476ft.

Mostly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SE 14 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1008.7 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 16 May 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cotulla TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. South southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East southeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 95 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. South southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East southeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind 9 to 13 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 73.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cotulla TX
 28.44°N 99.23°W
1:46 pm CDT May 16, 2026
3pm CDT May 16, 2026-6pm CDT May 22, 2026
 
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