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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 12:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles ENE Big Bend National Park TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 57. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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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)
Last Update:
12:06 am CDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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