Heavy Rain and Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S, Ohio Valley, and Hawaii

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue through Thursday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. Heavy rain and flash flooding is also expected over the southern Appalachians and Ohio Valley. Tropical Depression 15-E, southeast of Hawaii, is expected to bring heavy rain beginning today to the Big Island and Maui. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Sep 8:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

Flood Watch September 23, 09:52am until September 24, 06:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch September 23, 09:52am until September 24, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 59. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then showers after 3am.  Low around 52. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 57. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 59. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then showers after 3am. Low around 52. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7933 ft)
5:06 am MDT Sep 23, 2026
9am MDT Sep 23, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 29, 2026
 
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