Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Mostly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 12:15 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night Through Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Monday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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1048 AM MDT Wed Sep 30 2026
 
 

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