Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 Jul 12:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Artesia NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • 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: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
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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Point Forecast:
Artesia NM
 32.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
11:31 pm MDT Jul 15, 2025
12am MDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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