Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains
An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >
Current conditions at
Lajitas International Airport (KT89)
Lat: 29.28°NLon: 103.69°WElev: 2630ft.
Fair
61°F
16°C
| Humidity | 11% |
| Wind Speed | SE 6 mph |
| Barometer | 30.10 in |
| Dewpoint | 7°F (-14°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 Mar 9:55 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles WSW Big Bend National Park TX
Today
High: 69 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 57 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. East wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Big Bend National Park TX
29.28°N 103.26°W (Elev. 6562 ft)
29.28°N 103.26°W (Elev. 6562 ft)
6:06 am CDT Mar 18, 2026
10am CDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
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