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.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 18 Apr 12:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles ENE Big Bend National Park TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind around 15 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind around 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles ENE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.44°N 102.87°W (Elev. 1890 ft)
12:06 am CDT Apr 18, 2026
12am CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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