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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

99°F

37°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed S 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 20 Jun 4:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Lakewood NM

Heat Advisory June 21, 11:00am until June 21, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 69. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 106 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. North wind 20 to 25 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 106.

    High: 106 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 69. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. North wind 20 to 25 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Lakewood NM
 32.7°N 104.39°W (Elev. 3356 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm MDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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