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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

93°F

34°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 26 Apr 5:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Big Bend National Park TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Big Bend National Park TX
 29.4°N 103.21°W (Elev. 3366 ft)
Last Update:
1:36 pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 3, 2026
 
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