Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Apr 10:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSE Big Bend National Park TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light east  after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light east after midnight.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.08°N 103.11°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
10:12 pm CDT Apr 17, 2026
10pm CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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