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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed SW 18 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 17 Feb 2:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WSW Big Bend National Park TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles WSW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.25°N 103.33°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm CST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CST Feb 17, 2026-6pm CST Feb 23, 2026
 
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