Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

Lat: 32.29° N Lon: 106.92° W Elev: 4455 ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 9 Aug 3:15 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Northern Dona Ana County

This Afternoon
Sunny. Near steady temperature in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs 97 to 103. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night And Wednesday
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Highs in the upper 90s.
Wednesday Night Through Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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