Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 5%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.68 in
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 17 May 11:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSE Big Bend National Park TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 108 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.

    High: 104 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. 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)
6:07 pm CDT May 17, 2026
12am CDT May 18, 2026-6pm CDT May 24, 2026
 
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