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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 17 Aug 11:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles WSW Lakewood NM

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 95 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles WSW Lakewood NM
 32.55°N 104.57°W (Elev. 3684 ft)
Last Update:
11:06 am MDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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