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Severe Thunderstorms from Texas to the Central Gulf Coast; Heavy Rainfall in Central Texas on Thursday

Severe thunderstorms will continue tonight from Texas to the Central Gulf Coast, with scattered damaging winds and large hail as the main threats. Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over portions of central Texas Thursday, shifting into eastern Texas into the central Gulf Coast on Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 12:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 60. North wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 60. North wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.41°N 104.23°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 am MDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm MDT May 6, 2026
 
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