Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Rip Currents Along East Coast Beaches

Widespread thunderstorms will continue across the central and southern Plains today ahead of an approaching cold front. Heavy to excessive rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding. Flood Watches have been issued. Swells from Hurricane Gabrielle are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the U.S. East Coast over the next couple of days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity	28%
Wind Speed	NE 3 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	23 Sep 5:53 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Isolated
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Isolated
T-storms and
Very Windy
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then isolated showers between 10am and 1pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Very windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.