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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Rain and High Winds in Hawaii

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring widespread critical fire weather today across the central and southern High Plains. Heavy rain and thunderstorms may bring flooding to Hawaii through today. High winds across the islands may result in high surf, power outages, property damage, and difficult travel. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 9 Feb 10:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Lakewood NM

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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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:
11:47 am MST Feb 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Feb 9, 2026-6pm MST Feb 15, 2026
 
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