Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SE 16 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 15 Jul 5:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Artesia NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Artesia NM
 32.83°N 104.4°W (Elev. 3379 ft)
5:05 pm MDT Jul 15, 2025
6pm MDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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