Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity	58%
Wind Speed	E 17 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	17 Aug 7:53 pm MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NNE Orla TX

Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
Scattered
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Scattered
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 96. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 96. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Sunny, with a high near 94.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.