Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity	38%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.21 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	12 Jul 11:35 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Lakewood NM

Today
High: 95 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Thursday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.