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.

Light Rain

84°F

29°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 6 Aug 9:35 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A slight chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast 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 lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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