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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed SE 13 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1006.2 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 21 May 2:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.41°N 104.23°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm MDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 27, 2026
 
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