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.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Apr 10:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Windy, with a northeast wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Windy, with a northeast wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
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)
10:12 pm CDT Apr 17, 2026
11pm CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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