Artesia, NM

6:57 AM MDT on May 23, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 3422 ft
Lon: 104.4° W
Lat: 32.8° N
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Tropical Weather: Invest 94 (North Atlantic) Tropical Storm Bud (East Pacific) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Tim Roche
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

The Nation will continue to see relatively stagnant weather on Wednesday as afternoon thunderstorms develop in the East and the Northwest continues to see cool, wet weather.

The Northeast will see another day of afternoon showers and thunderstorms as the disorganized frontal boundaries that have been lingering around for the last few days continue their snails pace drift eastward. Thunderstorms are anticipated from the Carolinas through coastal Maine, with the bulk of precipitation expected in the southern Appalachians.

Further south, wet weather should end on Wednesday, with clear skies building into the Gulf Coast states.

Clear skies are also anticipated throughout the Plains, but the Northern Plains will see cloud cover move in as some rain approaches from the West. The precipitation will be most pronounced over the Dakotas in the morning, then into Minnesota by afternoon.

Further west Precipitation will increase a bit in coverage as moisture streams into the Northwest. Most of Washington, Oregon and Idaho will see Precipitation on Wednesday.

The nation’s biggest weather shift will come to Florida, where heavy rain will move into southern portions of the state as moisture associated with the remains of Tropical Storm Alberto rain themselves out across the western Atlantic.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

The Nation will continue to see relatively stagnant weather on Wednesday as afternoon thunderstorms develop in the East and the Northwest continues to see cool, wet weather.

The Northeast will see another day of afternoon showers and thunderstorms as the disorganized frontal boundaries that have been lingering around for the last few days continue their snails pace drift eastward. Thunderstorms are anticipated from the Carolinas through coastal Maine, with the bulk of precipitation expected in the southern Appalachians.

Further south, wet weather should end on Wednesday, with clear skies building into the Gulf Coast states.

Clear skies are also anticipated throughout the Plains, but the Northern Plains will see cloud cover move in as some rain approaches from the West. The precipitation will be most pronounced over the Dakotas in the morning, then into Minnesota by afternoon.

Further west Precipitation will increase a bit in coverage as moisture streams into the Northwest. Most of Washington, Oregon and Idaho will see Precipitation on Wednesday.

The nation’s biggest weather shift will come to Florida, where heavy rain will move into southern portions of the state as moisture associated with the remains of Tropical Storm Alberto rain themselves out across the western Atlantic.
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Artesia Weather at a Glance

Updated 6:57 AM MDT
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
64.2 °F
Feels Like 64.2 °F
Wind(mph)
0.0
Sunrise / Set
5:53 AM
7:55 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Clear 99 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 66 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 100 | 63 °F
Clear
Friday
Partly Cloudy 97 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Clear 93 | 61 °F
Clear
Sunday
Clear 93 | 61 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.74 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
53%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KATS 231255Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A2974 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
64.2 °F
Dew Point
47 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
4.0 mph
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
7.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 100F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 25 mph.
Saturday
clear Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Nowcast
Wind Advisory in effect from noon today to 6 am MDT Thursday...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KATS

Wednesday, 23
Clear
99 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
100 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
97 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 26
Clear
93 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
93 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
91 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
90 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
90 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
88 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
88 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 36 93 | 41 90 | 23 84 | 14
Wind 6 mph West 12 mph West 27 mph WSW 24 mph SW
Humidity 36% 16% 8% 7%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 4% 7%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:53 AM
7:55 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.12], Average RMSE [2.73]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.05], Average RMSE [2.63] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 100F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 27 88 | 25 97 | 45 77 | 27
Wind 12 mph WSW 13 mph SSW 30 mph SW 16 mph SW
Humidity 21% 9% 15% 14%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 0% 11% 11%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:53 AM
7:56 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.42], Average RMSE [2.43]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.39], Average RMSE [2.66] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 97F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 36 88 | 39 97 | 46 75 | 52
Wind 9 mph SSW 17 mph SSW 22 mph SSW 15 mph SSE
Humidity 35% 17% 16% 44%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 5% 12% 0% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
7:56 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.82], Average RMSE [2.48]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.83], Average RMSE [4.10] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 43 90 | 48 88 | 39 70 | 59
Wind 11 mph SW 15 mph South 17 mph SW 18 mph SSE
Humidity 48% 23% 18% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 1% 4% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
7:57 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.29], Average RMSE [2.84]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.01], Average RMSE [4.36] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 54 84 | 28 93 | 36 70 | 52
Wind 7 mph SSW 17 mph SW 18 mph WSW 6 mph South
Humidity 77% 12% 13% 49%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 1% 0% 15%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
7:58 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.53], Average RMSE [4.23]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.41], Average RMSE [5.66] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 52 86 | 57 81 | 61 72 | 46
Wind 1 mph SE 2 mph ENE 13 mph SW 10 mph WSW
Humidity 74% 36% 50% 42%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 2% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
7:58 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.15], Average RMSE [4.46]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.94], Average RMSE [6.10] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 59 84 | 61 90 | 52 73 | 37
Wind 6 mph SSE 9 mph SW 18 mph WSW 13 mph WSW
Humidity 89% 44% 28% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 8% 5% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
7:58 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.58], Average RMSE [4.60]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.32], Average RMSE [7.34] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 37 86 | 28 90 | 34 73 | 23
Wind 6 mph West 3 mph West 13 mph West 6 mph WSW
Humidity 42% 11% 13% 14%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 6% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
7:58 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.49], Average RMSE [4.63]
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 45 82 | 54 88 | 43 73 | 57
Wind 4 mph NW 0 mph NNE 5 mph SSW 5 mph SW
Humidity 56% 34% 20% 54%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 2% 2% 1% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
7:58 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.32], Average RMSE [5.18]
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 46 82 | 61 88 | 52 73 | 48
Wind 2 mph NW 2 mph SSE 6 mph SSW 5 mph SW
Humidity 62% 45% 27% 40%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 33% 22% 11% 16%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
7:58 PM
Source: BestForecast at 1:22 AM MDT on May 23, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 43 86 | 59 90 | 48 75 | 50
Wind 3 mph West 5 mph SSW 9 mph SSW 8 mph SW
Humidity 54% 38% 23% 38%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 22% 19% 17% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
7:58 PM
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History & Almanac
May 23, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KROW) 86 °F 57 °F
Record (KROW) 106 °F (2000) 37 °F (1913)
Yesterday 99 °F 63 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 16
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 23, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:53 AM MDT 7:55 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:25 AM MDT 8:23 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:52 AM MDT 8:57 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:16 AM MDT 9:33 PM MDT
Moon 7:59 AM MDT 10:19 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 14h 57m
Length of Day
14h 02m
Tomorrow will be 1m 8s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 6% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Artesia 66 °F Clear 6:55 AM MDT
Roswell 61 °F Clear 6:51 AM MDT
Carlsbad 62 °F Mostly Cloudy 6:53 AM MDT
Hobbs 59 °F Clear 5:50 AM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KATS)
Wind Speed: 4.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 212° (SSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

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Red Sox vs. Orioles 12:35 PM EDT on May 23, 2012 Thunderstorm, 79 °F
Mets vs. Pirates 12:35 PM EDT on May 23, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 76 °F
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Recreativo de Huelva vs. Valladolid 12:00 PM CEST on May 23, 2012 Clear, High 75° F/ 24° C
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Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Artesia South, Artesia, NM 64.2 °F 47 °F 53% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3540 ft 6:57 AM MDT Rapid Fire
HADS Artesia Airport HCN NM, Artesia, NM 64 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3500 ft 6:25 AM MDT MADIS
Lake Arthur, NM 64.2 °F 48 °F 55% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3400 ft 6:57 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
HADS Hagerman 10 ESE HCN NM, Hagerman, NM 60 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3552 ft 5:30 AM MDT MADIS
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:07 AM MDT on May 23, 2012

... Wind Advisory in effect from 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this
afternoon to 7 am CDT /6 am MDT/ Thursday...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect from 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this
afternoon to 7 am CDT /6 am MDT/ Thursday.

* Event... very windy conditions.

* Timing... 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 7 am CDT /6 am
MDT/ Thursday.

* Impacts... strong Crosswinds may impact high profile vehicles.

* Winds... this afternoon... southwest to west 30 to 40 mph with
gusts to around 55 mph. Tonight... southwest 25 to 35 mph with
gusts to around 55 mph.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.





Fire Weather Warning, Fire Weather Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:47 AM MDT on May 23, 2012

... Red flag warning in effect from 10 am CDT /9 am MDT/ this
morning to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening for gusty winds and
low humidity for southeast New Mexico... the Guadalupe and Davis
Mountains... Van Horn region... upper trans Pecos...

... Fire Weather Watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through
Thursday evening for gusty winds and low humidity for southeast
New Mexico... the upper trans Pecos... and Van Horn region...

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a red
flag warning... which is in effect from 10 am CDT /9 am MDT/ this
morning to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. A Fire Weather
Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect
from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* Wind... southwest 20 to 25 mph... except southwest 25 to 35 mph
in the Guadalupe Mountains.

* Humidity... 5 to 10 percent.

* Impacts... any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Red flag warning -- no fire... avoid the use of open flames or
any activities that may generate Sparks. Accidental ignitions will
have the potential to grow quickly into dangerous wind- driven
wildfires.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.