Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Light Rain Fog/Mist

56°F

13°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 20 Nov 10:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Carlsbad NM

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 41. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 41. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Carlsbad NM
 32.34°N 104.26°W (Elev. 3222 ft)
10:31 am MST Nov 20, 2025
11am MST Nov 20, 2025-6pm MST Nov 26, 2025
 
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