Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 18 Aug 1:50 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Big Bend National Park TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 99. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 99 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 75 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 99. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.28°N 103.15°W (Elev. 3146 ft)
1:36 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
3pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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