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° N Lon: 106.92° W Elev: 4455 ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 7:55 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Northern Dona Ana County

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs 97 to 103. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 90s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 90s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.



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506 AM MDT Mon Aug 3 2026
 
 

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