Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 27 Apr 3:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Windy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.23°N 103.28°W (Elev. 5404 ft)
1:36 am CDT Apr 27, 2026
4am CDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm CDT May 3, 2026
 
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