Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 9:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NMSimilar City Names

Flood Watch until July 13, 06:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch until July 13, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Sun

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 69 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NMSimilar City Names
 32.41°N 104.23°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
6:46 pm MDT Jul 12, 2025
10pm MDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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