Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair and Windy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed W 30 G 43 mph
Barometer 29.68 in (997.7 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 18 Jun 4:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 99. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 95. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 99. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Juneteenth
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 97.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.83°N 104.91°W (Elev. 4393 ft)
6:06 am CDT Jun 18, 2026
6am CDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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