Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 19 Apr 12:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Artesia NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers between 9pm and midnight, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 74 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers between 9pm and midnight, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Isolated showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Windy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Artesia NM
 32.83°N 104.4°W (Elev. 3379 ft)
12:36 am MDT Apr 19, 2026
12am MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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