Wildfire Smoke and Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Monsoon Thunderstorms in the Southwest

Wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality from the Great Lakes region into New England and the Mid-Atlantic today with widespread Air Quality Alerts in effect. Severe thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Ohio Valley and Lower Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, this afternoon into the evening. Monsoonal thunderstorms may bring areas of flooding to the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

86°F

30°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 18 Jul 3:15 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday Through Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.



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1227 PM MDT Sat Jul 18 2026
 
 

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