Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 29.69 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 18 May 3:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Terlingua TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: 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 98. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
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 98. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Terlingua TX
 29.31°N 103.52°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
1:51 am CDT May 18, 2026
3am CDT May 18, 2026-6pm CDT May 24, 2026
 
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