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Heavy Rainfall on the Western Gulf Coast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains Friday

A multi-day heavy rainfall event will continue over the western Gulf Coast through Monday. Slight Risks of excessive rainfall have been issued, and Flood Watches remain in effect through Monday evening. Scattered severe storms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds are possible across western portions of Texas and Oklahoma on Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SE 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 21 May 8:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Artesia NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Artesia NM
 32.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
Last Update:
5:56 pm MDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 28, 2026
 
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