Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 26 Mar 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSW Big Bend National Park TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Windy, with a north wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Windy, with a north wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.12°N 103.32°W (Elev. 3927 ft)
12:07 pm CDT Mar 26, 2026
12pm CDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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