Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity	25%
Wind Speed	S 14 G 20 mph
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	2 Jul 5:15 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSE Pinon NM

Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Independence Day
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Independence Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

14 Miles SSE Pinon NM
32.44°N 105.29°W (Elev. 5233 ft)

Last Update:

12:26 pm MDT Jul 2, 2026

Forecast Valid:

5pm MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 9, 2026

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