Heat Expands for Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest. Critical fire weather for portions of the Intermountain West. Risk for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and portions of the mid-Atlantic. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest. Hurricane Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 26 Jul 9:15 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

Today
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 102. West winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 103. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night Through Friday
Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs 100 to 105.
Friday Night
Mostly clear with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Hot with highs around 100.



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