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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 12 Jul 9:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Malaga NM

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Malaga NM
 32.22°N 104.06°W (Elev. 2979 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 am MDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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