Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Apr 9:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles E Big Bend National Park TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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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)
10:12 pm CDT Apr 17, 2026
10pm CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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