Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair with Haze

66°F

19°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed N 18 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 8:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NNW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Isolated showers between 1pm and 4pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Isolated showers between 1pm and 4pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Isolated thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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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)
6:06 am CDT Apr 18, 2026
9am CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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