Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SW 17 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jun 8:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Lakewood NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. South wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. South wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Lakewood NM
 32.61°N 104.41°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
8:11 pm MDT Jun 15, 2025
8pm MDT Jun 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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