Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Partly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Apr 11:15 pm MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Dell City TX

Tonight
Low: 48 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 54 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 61 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 68 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 75 °F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 48. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East northeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 72.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 71.