Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 6:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 95 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 76 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 75 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 90. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then showers likely after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 90. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles SSW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.1°N 103.24°W (Elev. 2523 ft)
6:06 am CDT Jul 12, 2026
6am CDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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