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

91°F

33°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 17 Apr 1:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SE Terlingua TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SE Terlingua TX
 29.18°N 103.43°W (Elev. 2963 ft)
1:36 pm CDT Apr 17, 2026
2pm CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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