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Isolated Severe Storms in the Midwest; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains; Record Heat in the West

Isolated severe storms are possible across parts of the Florida Peninsula and the Great Lakes to Lower Missouri Valley and south-central Plains late this afternoon and early evening. Elevated to critical fire weather concerns continue over much of the northern Great Plains. Above average temperatures persist across portions of the West today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 G 15 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 12 May 4:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Artesia NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 99. Windy, with a south wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 99. Windy, with a south wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Artesia NM
 32.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm MDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT May 12, 2026-6pm MDT May 19, 2026
 
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