Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 12:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Loco Hills NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear and
    Very Windy
    then Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Loco Hills NM
 32.81°N 104°W (Elev. 3612 ft)
12:36 am MDT Apr 25, 2026
12am MDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm MDT May 1, 2026
 
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