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Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.

Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 3%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.77 in
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 18 May 10:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles NNE Big Bend National Park TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. East wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Memorial Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles NNE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.65°N 103.07°W (Elev. 2392 ft)
Last Update:
6:07 pm CDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT May 18, 2026-6pm CDT May 25, 2026
 
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