Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 15 Jul 10:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 99. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 100 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 99. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.07°N 103.4°W (Elev. 2195 ft)
7:00 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
11am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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