Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 30 Jun 11:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ENE Lakewood NM

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 96 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ENE Lakewood NM
 32.71°N 104.18°W (Elev. 3543 ft)
11:07 am MDT Jun 30, 2026
11am MDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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