Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 12 Jul 9:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WNW Terlingua TX

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 4am, then showers likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  High near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles WNW Terlingua TX
 29.38°N 103.84°W (Elev. 3406 ft)
6:06 am CDT Jul 12, 2026
10am CDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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