Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Aug 10:15 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

Tonight
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Thursday Night Through Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.



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