Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed N 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 4:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Big Bend National Park TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind around 15 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.28°N 103.26°W (Elev. 6562 ft)
1:36 pm CDT Apr 19, 2026
5pm CDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
 
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