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

55°F

13°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed S 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.39 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 19 Apr 9:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Artesia Municipal Airport NM

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers between 9pm and midnight, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °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 73. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 73 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Windy.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Isolated showers between 9pm and midnight, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Isolated showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Windy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Artesia Municipal Airport NM
 32.85°N 104.46°W (Elev. 3533 ft)
5:06 am MDT Apr 19, 2026
9am MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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