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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 18 Apr 1:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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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 18, 2026
2am CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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