Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

Lat: 29.28° N Lon: 103.69° W Elev: 2630 ft.

Fair

100°F

38°C

Humidity 4%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 26 Mar 6:55 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Chisos Basin

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Sunny. Patchy blowing dust. Very windy with highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, increasing to northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing dust. Windy and much cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Saturday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Windy with highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.



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432 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
 
 

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