Areas of Excessive Rainfall, Severe Thunderstorms, and Extreme Heat

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected through tonight across portions of the central Plains. Areas of intense rainfall amounts could support increasing flooding concerns. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central/southern Plains today and tonight, with large hail and damaging winds the main threats. Areas of extreme heat will impact parts of the West this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair and Breezy

92°F

33°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NW 21 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 10 Aug 4:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Malaga NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy and hot, with a high near 102. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy and hot, with a high near 102. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 99.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Malaga NM
 32.24°N 104.11°W (Elev. 3022 ft)
5:07 pm MDT Aug 10, 2025
5pm MDT Aug 10, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 17, 2025
 
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