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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 G 14 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 4:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Big Bend National Park TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.18°N 102.96°W (Elev. 1811 ft)
Last Update:
1:36 pm CDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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