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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 6%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 29.73 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 26 Apr 4:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Big Bend National Park TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Big Bend National Park TX
 29.28°N 103.23°W (Elev. 5171 ft)
Last Update:
1:36 pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 3, 2026
 
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