Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians 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

95°F

35°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 2 Jul 6:35 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
Independence Day
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 90s.



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