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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SE 9 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 20 Jun 12:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

Heat Advisory June 21, 11:00am until June 21, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 108 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 72. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. North wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 106 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 107.

    High: 107 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. North wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103.
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Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.41°N 104.21°W (Elev. 3107 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm MDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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