Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Fair

101°F

38°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 6 Aug 4:35 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs around 100. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
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 And Tuesday
Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 100.
Tuesday 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.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.



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