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Tropical Storm Ophelia Approaching the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Threats

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will impact the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Meanwhile, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to affect portions of the central U.S. including heavy to excessive rainfall through this weekend. For the Intermountain region, below normal temperatures and some snow for the higher elevations. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

Lat: 32.85°NLon: 104.46°WElev: 3514ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Sep 1:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Artesia NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 66 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 97. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    Sunny

    High: 97 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 64 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind around 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 94 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 63 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    Sunny

    High: 87 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 62 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 85 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 61 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Artesia NM
 32.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
Last Update:
11:47 pm MDT Sep 22, 2023
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Sep 23, 2023-6pm MDT Sep 29, 2023
 
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