Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the West; Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SE 14 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1010.6 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 6:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.81°W (Elev. 5817 ft)
7:46 am CDT Jun 20, 2025
8am CDT Jun 20, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2025
 
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