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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed E 13 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1005.1 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 21 May 3:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Whites City NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ENE Whites City NM
 32.2°N 104.27°W (Elev. 3297 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm MDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 28, 2026
 
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