Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Fair

96°F

36°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 19 Aug 2:35 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

Today
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph this afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
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.



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