Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Enhanced Area of Severe Thunderstorms Today

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will continue today in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, and persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Widespread moderate to extreme HeatRisk is forecast. Scattered wind damage and large hail are expected from severe thunderstorms impacting parts of Nebraska into Iowa 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

98°F

37°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 3 Jul 3:15 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Independence Day
Partly cloudy. Hot with highs around 101. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of sprinkles in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
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
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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