Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

92°F

33°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 15 Jul 4:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.85°N 104.89°W (Elev. 4518 ft)
6:05 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
6pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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