Heavy Rainfall for Portions of the West and Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat for the Northwest

A front will bring chances for showers and thunderstorms over the Central Rockies and Southern Plains. Heavy rains are also possible in southern Arizona. A dangerous heat wave continues across the Pacific Northwest. Hot, dry conditions and lightning may cause new fire starts across the Cascades. Conversely, a cold front will bring unseasonably cool temperatures to much of the lower 48. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed SE 20 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 24 Aug 7:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Lakewood NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Lakewood NM
 32.65°N 104.39°W (Elev. 3340 ft)
5:07 pm MDT Aug 24, 2025
7pm MDT Aug 24, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 31, 2025
 
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