Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 3 Aug 10:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSW Fairacres NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 100. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 100 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 99. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 100. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 100.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSW Fairacres NM
 32.15°N 107.14°W (Elev. 4426 ft)
10:01 pm MDT Aug 3, 2026
10pm MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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