Barksdale, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Barksdale, Edwards County.
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Barksdale lies where the Edwards Plateau begins its rugged descent towards the Edwards River. It lies 57.6 miles east-north-east of Del Rio, TX (from Del Rio, TX: bearing 64°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north-north-west of Camp Wood. The land here is a study in weathered stone and resilient scrub, a place where mesquite trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, grip the thin soil. Red-rock canyons, carved by the patient work of water over eons, lend a dramatic sweep to the landscape, their walls catching the late afternoon sun in hues of ochre and rose. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, mingled with the subtle perfume of wild herbs that bloom defiantly in this arid expanse. Cattle, their coats the color of dust, dot the rolling hills, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of ranching that defines this part of Barksdale. The history of Barksdale is written not in grand monuments, but in the quiet resilience of its people and the land they steward. Ranching and agriculture, primarily focused on livestock and pecans, form the backbone of the local economy, a tradition passed down through generations. The Edwards River, a vital artery in this semiarid region, has always been the lifeblood, shaping settlement patterns and providing sustenance. While not a hub of industry, Barksdale possesses a distinct character, a slow, deliberate rhythm that allows the vast, open sky to truly dominate one's perception. The evenings here are particularly noteworthy, as the setting sun bleeds across the horizon, painting the sky in ephemeral washes of violet and deep orange, a spectacle that seems to hold the very essence of this wild, beautiful corner of Texas.
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| Location | Barksdale, Edwards County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.725224°N, 100.03396°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78828 |
| Area Code | 512, 830 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Barksdale, Texas, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Barksdale includes coordinates 29.725224°N, 100.033960°W, situated in Edwards County. ZIP code 78828. Telephone area code: 512, 830. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.