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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SE 10 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 21 May 4:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Lakewood NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Lakewood NM
 32.65°N 104.39°W (Elev. 3340 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm MDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 28, 2026
 
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