Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Mostly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 20 Nov 11:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Artesia NM

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Artesia NM
 32.83°N 104.4°W (Elev. 3379 ft)
10:31 am MST Nov 20, 2025
11am MST Nov 20, 2025-6pm MST Nov 26, 2025
 
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