Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

102°F

39°C

Humidity	11%
Wind Speed	SE 13 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	24 Aug 6:35 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles E Artesia NM

Heat Advisory August 25, 12:00pm until August 25, 07:00pm

Heat Advisory August 24, 06:46pm until August 24, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

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Heat Advisory August 24, 06:46pm until August 24, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 105 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 103 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 100 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

Thursday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.