Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1007.7 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 13 Oct 7:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Carlsbad NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Carlsbad NM
 32.39°N 104.26°W (Elev. 3202 ft)
7:16 pm MDT Oct 13, 2026
8pm MDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 20, 2026
 
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