Flooding Impacts Expected Across the Southwest and Southern U.S.; Heat Continues for Portions of the West

Monsoon activity will increase and generate localized flash flooding for arroyos, slot canyons, urban areas, as well as rapid rises on rivers, through this weekend from the Southwest into the Southern Plains. Excessive heat will continue over portions of central Washington and interior California today with temperatures into the 100s. Severe weather possible for the Mid-Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Mostly Cloudy

71°F

22°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	19 Aug 7:15 am MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Las Cruces Intl Airport NM

Flood Watch August 19, 12:00pm until August 21, 06:00am

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Flood Watch

Today

Heavy Rain
High: 82 °F
Tonight

Heavy Rain
Low: 67 °F
Saturday

Heavy Rain
High: 76 °F
Saturday
Night

Heavy Rain
Low: 66 °F
Sunday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
High: 81 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 67 °F
Monday

Chance
T-storms
High: 85 °F
Monday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 67 °F
Tuesday

Chance
T-storms
High: 84 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light east southeast wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 67. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light south southeast. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 76. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.