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

73°F

23°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 5:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Carlsbad NM

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °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 69. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • 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. Southeast 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.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
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 66.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Carlsbad NM
 32.39°N 104.21°W (Elev. 3120 ft)
5:06 am MDT Jul 12, 2026
6am MDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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