Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

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

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 15 Jul 9:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.43°N 102.98°W (Elev. 4501 ft)
7:00 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
9am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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