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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.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 12:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles E Big Bend National Park TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles E Big Bend National Park TX
 29.27°N 102.92°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
Last Update:
12:06 am CDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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