Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair and Breezy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed S 21 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1006.7 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 30 Jun 1:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.92°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7697 ft)
12:36 am MDT Jun 30, 2026
2am MDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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