Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 26 Mar 11:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Very windy, with a northeast wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Very Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Very windy, with a northeast wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Very windy, with a northeast wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Very windy, with a northeast wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.28°N 103.28°W (Elev. 5551 ft)
6:06 am CDT Mar 26, 2026
11am CDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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