Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Friday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Heat across the southern Plains will briefly ease to near-normal by late week. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce damaging wind, hail, a tornado or two, heavy rain and flash flooding across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Heavy rainfall threat continues across the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 27 Aug 10:35 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

Rest Of Today
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 99. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Tuesday Through Wednesday
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the lower 70s.



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