Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Wind Advisory in effect from April 26, 12:00 PM MDT until April 26, 09:00 PM MDT
Red Flag Warning in effect from April 25, 11:00 AM MDT until April 25, 08:00 PM MDT
Red Flag Warning in effect from April 26, 11:00 AM MDT until April 26, 08:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

Lat: 32.29°NLon: 106.92°WElev: 4455ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity	8%
Wind Speed	W 18 G 24 mph
Barometer	29.83 in
Dewpoint	12°F (-11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	25 Apr 5:55 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSW Fairacres NM

Wind Advisory April 26, 12:00pm until April 26, 09:00pm

Red Flag Warning until April 25, 08:00pm

Red Flag Warning April 26, 11:00am until April 26, 08:00pm

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Wind Advisory

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Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning until April 25, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Red Flag Warning
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Gradual
Clearing
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Sunny then
Areas Blowing
Dust and
Windy
Sunday Night
Low: 48 °F
Areas Blowing
Dust and
Windy then
Clear
Monday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 49 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 54. West southwest wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

Sunday

Areas of blowing dust after noon. Sunny, with a high near 85. Windy, with a west southwest wind 7 to 17 mph increasing to 23 to 33 mph. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.

Sunday Night

Areas of blowing dust before 7pm. Clear, with a low around 48. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 32 mph decreasing to 6 to 16 mph. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light west wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Light west wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.