Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 10:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Las Cruces NM

  • Today

    Today: Patchy blowing dust after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Patchy blowing dust after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East northeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Las Cruces NM
 32.34°N 106.73°W (Elev. 4199 ft)
9:51 am MST Mar 5, 2026
10am MST Mar 5, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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