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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring moderate to locally heavy rain to portions of South Texas into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed S 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 15 Aug 10:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Lakewood NM

  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 98 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Lakewood NM
 32.61°N 104.41°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
Last Update:
11:07 am MDT Aug 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MDT Aug 15, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 21, 2025
 
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