Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity	40%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	36°F (2°C)
Last update	6 Mar 5:55 am MST

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Extended Forecast for

Las Cruces Intl Airport NM

Today
High: 68 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 42 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 45 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 70 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Monday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 79.