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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 2 Aug 7:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Arthur NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Arthur NM
 33.01°N 104.39°W (Elev. 3425 ft)
Last Update:
6:02 pm MDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm MDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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