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.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 9:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a steady temperature around 69. North wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a steady temperature around 69. North wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.12°N 103.32°W (Elev. 3927 ft)
6:06 am CDT Apr 17, 2026
9am CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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