Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair and Breezy

90°F

32°C

Humidity	31%
Wind Speed	W 24 mph
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	15 Aug 3:35 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Artesia NM

This Afternoon
High: 98 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 96 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.