Las Cruces Under Flood Watch as Fall Begins, Wet Winter Predicted for Southern New Mexico
Las Cruces, New Mexico, is currently under a flood watch as the autumnal equinox marks the official start of fall. The region is expected to experience continued rainfall throughout the first week of autumn. Looking ahead, the Farmers' Almanac forecasts a wet winter for southern New Mexico. This weather pattern aligns with broader predictions for the south-central region, which includes New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, anticipating thunderstorms to initiate the fall season, followed by windier conditions towards the end of the month. The equinox, derived from Latin words meaning 'equal night,' signifies a period of nearly equal daylight and darkness, contrasting with solstices that mark the longest or shortest days of the year. Days will progressively shorten until the winter solstice in December.
