Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. 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 6%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 4 Jul 2:35 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

This Afternoon
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of sprinkles. Hot with highs around 100. East winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of sprinkles in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Through Thursday
Mostly clear. Hot. Highs around 100. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.



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1227 PM MDT Sat Jul 4 2026
 
 

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