Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 27 Jul 9:35 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 103. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 102. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Thursday Night And Friday
Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs 100 to 105.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Hot with highs around 100.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday Through Monday
Mostly clear. Hot. Highs around 100. Lows in the lower 70s.



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