Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Dangerous to record breaking heat will build across the center of the nation and slowly build eastward this week. Wildfire conditions remain critical for the Southwest and portions of the Great Basin through Monday. For the northern Plains and upper Midwest, severe thunderstorms with the potential for large to very large hail and severe winds are the primary hazards. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 28 Jun 7:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WSW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 97. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 97. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Monday
A chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles WSW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.25°N 103.41°W (Elev. 4232 ft)
6:06 am CDT Jun 28, 2026
7am CDT Jun 28, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 4, 2026
 
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