Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Potential Across the Gulf Coast States

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be in play across the western and central Gulf Coast over the next few days. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding especially within vulnerable areas. New and renewed river flooding will also be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 G 14 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 13 May 12:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Artesia NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 10 mph becoming east.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 10 mph becoming east.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
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Point Forecast:
Artesia NM
 32.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
12:06 pm MDT May 13, 2024
12pm MDT May 13, 2024-6pm MDT May 19, 2024
 
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