Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

A Few Clouds

73°F

23°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 6:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles ENE Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers before 7am, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 96 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 99. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers before 7am, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 98.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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Point Forecast:
24 Miles ENE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.46°N 102.85°W (Elev. 2028 ft)
6:06 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
6am CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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