Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 13 Oct 5:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ESE Big Bend National Park TX

Flood Watch October 13, 07:00pm until October 16, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 102 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 59. Windy, with a north wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 69. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Windy, with a north wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles ESE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.18°N 102.96°W (Elev. 1811 ft)
1:36 pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
5pm CDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2026
 
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