Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from July 12, 12:00 PM MDT until July 13, 06:00 AM MDT

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.07 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	12 Jul 7:35 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Artesia NM

Flood Watch until July 13, 06:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch until July 13, 06:00am
NOW until 6:00am Sun
Flood Watch
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.