Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 G 13 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 15 Jul 5:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Big Bend National Park TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 104 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 106.

    High: 106 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 109.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 109.
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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)
4:45 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
5pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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