Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	35%
Wind Speed	SE 16 mph
Barometer	29.91 in
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	11 Oct 5:35 pm MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Artesia NM

Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers
Columbus Day
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Columbus Day

Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.