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

84°F

29°C

Humidity 5%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.68 in
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 17 May 11:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.32°N 103.26°W (Elev. 4364 ft)
12:07 am CDT May 18, 2026
1am CDT May 18, 2026-6pm CDT May 24, 2026
 
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