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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

98°F

37°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 2 Aug 3:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles WNW Whites City NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles WNW Whites City NM
 32.36°N 104.79°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm MDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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