Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Fair

100°F

38°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 3 Aug 3:35 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

This Afternoon
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 90s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.



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