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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 16 Aug 5:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Arthur NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 92 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Arthur NM
 32.99°N 104.36°W (Elev. 3383 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 pm MDT Aug 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm MDT Aug 16, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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