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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.

Mostly Cloudy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 12:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NNW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming east.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming east.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NNW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.53°N 103.25°W (Elev. 5190 ft)
Last Update:
12:06 am CDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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