Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 13 Oct 5:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Big Bend National Park TX

Flood Watch October 13, 07:00pm until October 16, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 54. Very windy, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Very
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 59. Very windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Very Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 54. Very windy, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Big Bend National Park TX
 29.33°N 103.18°W (Elev. 3353 ft)
1:36 pm CDT Oct 13, 2026
5pm CDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2026
 
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