Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Apr 11:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NNE Big Bend National Park TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. East wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. East wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NNE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.61°N 103.12°W (Elev. 2687 ft)
12:06 am CDT Apr 18, 2026
12am CDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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