Record Breaking Temperatures and Critical Fire Weather

More than 200 record or near record maximum temperatures are forecast across the southern half of the U.S. through the end of this week before additional record temperatures center back over the Southwest U.S. into the Rockies this weekend. Widespread record breaking warmth, low humidity, and gusty winds will produce critical fire weather today in the central Rockies to Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity	9%
Wind Speed	SE 12 G 20 mph
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	25 Mar 3:55 pm MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Lake Arthur NM

Tonight
Low: 53 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 99 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 68 °F
Sunny and
Very Windy
then Mostly
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 49 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Very windy, with a north wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.