Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Oct 9:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Artesia NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Artesia NM
 32.79°N 104.37°W (Elev. 3323 ft)
9:51 pm MDT Oct 13, 2026
10pm MDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 20, 2026
 
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