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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

A Few Clouds

99°F

37°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.87 in (1004.8 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 20 Jun 3:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.92°N 104.89°W (Elev. 6883 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm MDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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