Station Name: Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, Big Bnd NP, TX
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,962 feet

Nearest Address:
Río Grande Overlook
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
Brewster County

GPS Coordinates: 29.1835386, -102.9754409

Nearby Water Temperatures

Fire Weather Watch issued March 14 at 1:42AM CDT until March 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 12:42 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 4:00 PM

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * WINDS...Westerly to northwesterly 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph, with stronger sustained winds and gusts for the higher terrain. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * RFTI...7 to 8 or extreme. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Extreme...4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Red Flag Warning issued March 14 at 1:02PM CDT until March 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 12:02 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 5:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...West to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph shifting to the north and northeast during the afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * RFTI...6 to 8 or critical to extreme. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Extreme...4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...8 (out of 10).

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth.

Wind Advisory issued March 14 at 11:48AM MDT until March 15 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 11:48 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas. * WHEN...From 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Secure loose objects that could be damaged or blown away by strong winds. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.