Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

Lat: 32.85° N Lon: 104.46° W Elev: 3514 ft.

Partly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.11 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 8:15 am MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Detailed forecast for

Southwest Chaves County

Today

Mostly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Temperature falling into the lower 80s this afternoon. South winds around 15 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tonight

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Monday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Temperature falling into the lower 80s in the afternoon. Southeast winds around 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday Night Through Saturday

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.