Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. 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 18%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 24 Aug 9:55 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

Today
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 103. East winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 102. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.



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