Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed NE 7 G 13 mph
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Apr 11:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.35°N 103.21°W (Elev. 3478 ft)
10:12 pm CDT Apr 17, 2026
11pm CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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