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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 6:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Arthur NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Arthur NM
 32.99°N 104.36°W (Elev. 3383 ft)
Last Update:
6:02 am MDT Aug 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MDT Aug 28, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 3, 2026
 
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