Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

104°F

40°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 24 Aug 3:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Lake Arthur NM

Heat Advisory August 24, 03:37pm until August 24, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 24, 03:37pm until August 24, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Lake Arthur NM
 33.06°N 104.34°W (Elev. 3412 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
3pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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