Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather for the Central Plains and Northeast; Record Warmth for mid-Atlantic to Southeast

Sinlaku continues to affect the Marianas as it moves north through Friday. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley today and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 16 Apr 11:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Loco Hills NM

Fire Weather Watch April 17, 11:00am until April 17, 08:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch
  • Today

    Today: Sunny early, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Windy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 20 to 25 mph becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny early, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Windy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 20 to 25 mph becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Loco Hills NM
 32.86°N 103.97°W (Elev. 3720 ft)
11:06 am MDT Apr 16, 2026
11am MDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 22, 2026
 
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