Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

99°F

37°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 29.74 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 27 Apr 6:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Windy.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Windy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SSW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.1°N 103.24°W (Elev. 2523 ft)
6:07 pm CDT Apr 27, 2026
6pm CDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm CDT May 4, 2026
 
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