Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed E 20 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 7 Aug 7:55 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

Tonight
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Monday Night Through Wednesday
Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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 mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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