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.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jul 5:50 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NW Terlingua TX

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 66 °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 83. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °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 65. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  High near 79. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 79 °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 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °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 75.

    High: 75 °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 85. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 83. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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 65. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 79. East wind 10 to 15 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 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NW Terlingua TX
 29.5°N 103.82°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
6:06 am CDT Jul 12, 2026
6am CDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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