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 and Breezy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed SE 22 mph
Barometer 30.37 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 11:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Lake Arthur NM

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 70 °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 5 to 15 mph.  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 75. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 75 °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 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 87 °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 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Isolated showers between 9pm and midnight, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 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 75. 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 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
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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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Lake Arthur NM
 32.92°N 104.38°W (Elev. 3379 ft)
11:07 am MDT Apr 19, 2026
11am MDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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